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storky111

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Why is nonmaterial culture also called symbolic culture?
 
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In addressing the sociological perspective, what did C. Wright Mills mean by history?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A symbol can be anything that conveys meaning and is used by people to communicate. It is the central component of nonmaterial culture.

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Each society is located in a broad stream of events, giving it specific characteristics, values, and norms.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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