Urbanization Brought About Sweeping Changes to the System of Production

question 66

True/False

Urbanization brought about sweeping changes to the system of production and distribution of goods and services.In postindustrial economies,work becomes specialized and repetitive,activities become bureaucratically organized,and workers primarily worked with machines instead of with one another.

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Definitions:

Freecycling

The practice of exchanging goods for free within a community, often to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

Divestment Rituals

Practices related to getting rid of possessions, symbolizing a transition in life status or shedding of an old identity.

Underground Reinvestments

Investments in non-traditional, often hidden, sectors of the economy or in illicit activities for profit.

Lateral Cycling

The process by which goods or services are reused or shared among individuals without entering the commercial market again, promoting sustainability.