Which Scholar Could It Be Argued Was Most Influential on Blau's

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which scholar could it be argued was most influential on Blau's work on interaction?

• A) Karl Marx
• B) Emile Durkheim
• C) Max Weber
• D) Georg Simmel

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Definitions:

Erik Olin Wright

A sociologist known for his work on social class, inequality, and alternatives to capitalism.

Class Analysis

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Status Categories

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Social Stratification

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