Which of the Following Contributed Least to the Dissemination of the New

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed least to the dissemination of the new scientific worldview in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries?

• A)Academies founded by monarchs or other elites
• B)Handbooks and lectures
• C)Universities
• D)Publications in the vernacular
• E)Enthusiasm among much of the educated elite

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Definitions:

Sheldon Stryker

An American sociologist known for his contributions to symbolic interactionism and identity theory.

Symbolic Interaction

A sociological perspective focusing on how individuals interpret and confer meanings to symbols, actions, and interactions within society.

Macro-level Sociology

examines societal dynamics and structures at a large scale, focusing on social systems, institutions, and populations rather than individual behaviors.

Macro-level Structures

Large-scale social structures and institutions that shape the patterns and behaviors of social life, including economy, government, and education systems.