In Chapter Two We Read About the Disastrous Consequences That

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Essay

In Chapter Two we read about the disastrous consequences that can take place when conclusions are drawn solely on the basis of case studies.How does the example of the connection between autism and vaccinations illustrate the importance of the critical thinking guideline,"Don't Oversimplify," discussed in Chapter One?

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Definitions:

British Puritan Settlers

Early settlers from England, often of the Puritan faith, who immigrated to North America in the 17th century seeking religious freedom and shaping early American society.

Colonialism

The practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Globalization

A process by which businesses, cultures, and information spread internationally, leading to a more interconnected world.

Peripheral Capitalist Country

A term used in world-systems theory to describe countries that are not dominant in the global economy, often exploited for their resources by more developed countries.