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Technological changes now constitute only a minor part of social life.
Postindustrial Revolution
Refers to the technology-driven shift from manufacturing to service industries and the consequences of that shift for virtually all human activities.
Harriet Martineau
A British social theorist and writer who is often considered the first female sociologist for her significant contributions to the field.
Latent Functions
Refer to the unconscious or unintended consequences of social processes, beneficial for the smooth operation of society.
Sociology
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.
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