Sociologist James Coleman Defined _________ as a 'Small Society -

question 27

Multiple Choice

Sociologist James Coleman defined _________ as a 'small society - one that has most of its important interactions within itself, and maintains only a few threads of connection with the outside adult society.'

• A)small schools
• B)schooling
• C)the adolescent society
• D)formal education

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