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charchew

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Define the terms invention and diffusion and identify one example of each within the context of development.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

In Africa, political interests of state governments in establishing and enforcing territorial boundaries have created difficulties, especially for mobile populations such as foragers and pastoralists.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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lucas dlamini

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Invention is the discovery of something new.
2. Examples of invention in the context of development include any locally initiated grassroots organization, such as the SMW in Kazakhstan.
3. Diffusion is the spread of culture through contact.
4. Examples of diffusion in the context of development include any construction, technology, or other element of a development project that had an impact, negative or positive, on a local culture.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: True




charchew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


cici

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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