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sheilaspns · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of these is not a criticism of modernization theory presented in the text?

a. It is based on the assumption that wealthier countries like the U.S. have superior values.
b. It ignores factors that are outside of the control of the poorer nations.
c. It places too great an emphasis on the role of government in influencing economic development.
d. It does not take into account the relationships that exist among countries.

Question 2

Positivism refers to

a. thinking very optimistically about society.
b. being very certain of one's research methods.
c. a belief system first suggested by Emile Durkheim.
d. scientific observation and description as the highest forms of knowledge.