Sociologist, Robert K

question 49

Multiple Choice

Sociologist, Robert K. Merton's quote, "The functional deficiencies of the official structure generate an alternative (unofficial) structure to fulfill existing needs somewhat more effectively", is used by the text to explain the existence of __________.

• A)political bosses in large cities
• B)alternate means of urban transportation
• C)the illegal immigration of millions of Europeans to the U.S. between 1880 and 1920
• D)the development of the suburbs

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