Author Question: Since the food supply is arithmetic, how is it possible for there to be more food produced for each ... (Read 191 times)

Starlight · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Since the food supply is arithmetic, how is it possible for there to be more food produced for each person in the world today than there was in 1950?

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Question 2

What was the purpose of social placement as proposed by Parsons, Davis, and Moore?

What will be an ideal response

lkanara2 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Improved seeds and fertilizers, more modern farming techniques and bioengineering of seeds has improved food production significantly.

Answer to Question 2

Social placement is the belief that people who pursue jobs requiring greater intellect, greater sacrifice, years of vigorous training, and a postponing of gratification should receive greater rewards of higher income and prestige.