A Criticism of Tönnies's Thinking About Modernity Is That He

question 81

Multiple Choice

A criticism of Tönnies's thinking about modernity is that he

• A)saw modernity as entirely positive.
• B)claimed modern people are business-like in their relationships.
• C)overlooked the fact that strong social ties still exist in modern society.
• D)did not see the Industrial Revolution as making much difference in social patterns.

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Definitions:

Contract

A pact between multiple parties that has the power of law to enforce its terms.

Creditor Beneficiary

A third party that benefits from a contract in which the promisor agrees to pay the promisee's debt to the beneficiary.

Donee Beneficiary

A third party who benefits from a contract between two other parties, where the intent is to gift the benefit to the third party.

Third-Party

An entity that is involved in a transaction or legal matter indirectly, separate from the two principal parties directly involved.