(Also Modernization) is a concept in the sphere of social sciences that refers to process in which society goes through industrialization‚ urbanization and other social changes that completely transforms the lives of individuals. The concept of modernization comes from a view of societies as having a standard evolutionary pattern‚ as described in the social evolutionism theories. According to this each society would evolve inexorably from barbarism to ever greater levels of development and civilization
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In society the basic modernity is described as one of the key forms of social pattern‚ resulting from social patterns resulting from industrialization (Macionis‚ 2006). Peter Berger explains how modernization manifests itself‚ by four major concepts. The four concepts consist of: the decline of small traditional communities‚ the expansion of personal choice‚ the increase of social diversity and the orientation toward the future and a growing awareness of time (Macionis‚ 2006). In the U.S.‚ small
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Brian Turner Turner 1 Professor Dimon English 091 November 5‚ 2006 "Oil Dependency: Increase Research Funds" America’s dependency on foreign oil is slowly crippling the average citizen’s hard-earned income with outrageous fluctuation in gas prices. The American government seriously needs to step it in gear and start taking action on possible supplemental energy sources to replace foreign
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The Four Modernizations 1975‚ China. An idea conceived by Zhou Enlai was made into effect by Deng Xiaoping‚ the current Chairman of the CCP. His goals were only for the benefit of the country and never had he thought of doing wrong to his people. The idea that was put into effect was called “The Four Modernizations”. He tried to improve four points in the Chinese economy that would mend the mistakes created by past events such as the Cultural Revolution. But how exactly did he accomplish this‚ if
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Section B: The Power-Dependency Relationship In order to understand power‚ one must understand that it comes from dependency. Power and dependence have a causal relationship in that power creates dependence and vice versa. In addition‚ power and dependence are positively correlated because the degree of power A has over B is equal to the degree of dependence A has on B (Molm‚ 1990). Therefore‚ the more power A has over B‚ the more dependent B will be on A. “Dependence increases when the resource
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discuss the characteristics and services provided by her chosen chemical dependency program. It is her belief that a substance abuser and/or addict is more likely to succeed at living a life free of alcohol and drugs when they continually attend a 12-step program‚ follow the steps‚ have a sponsor‚ a support group and educate themselves on how to live life without turning to alcohol or drugs. Of the several chemical dependency programs available‚ she chose to conduct a telephone interview with a treatment
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Modernization from Consumption of Sugar According to Wikipedia‚ “modernity” is defined as a post-traditional period that is marked by the move from feudalism towards capitalism and industrialism. From the sixteenth century through the nineteenth century‚ many countries and economies progressed towards a more modern environment. Many factors contributed to the push for modernity; however‚ the sugar industry exhibited major influence throughout the world. Once sugar cane was established in
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customs modernization program in Ethiopia Chapter one 1.1 Introduction Customs administration plays a vital role in the growth of international trade and the development of economy in the country. The efficiency and effectiveness of customs procedure can significantly influence the economic competitiveness of nation. In a highly competitive world environment‚ international trade and investment will flow toward efficient‚ supportive
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Period 1 1/13/12 Modernization is a process of modernizing a way of life. South Africa and China both attempted to modernize for a beneficial outcome. China was successful at modernizing and benefited greatly. South Africa resisted modernization and in the end suffered from harmful effects. South Africa and China both modernized in their own way. China attempted to modernize from the struggles that were present in the country. In China‚ modernization occurred later than then most
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The alcohol dependency has determined him in numerous occasions to behave impulsively or to take actions that he might not otherwise taken‚ such as suicide or self-harm. He describes and evaluates the services provided by SEPT as ’good enough’‚ as he has established good relationships with different professionals involved in his care plan‚ especially with the counsellors. It is largely known that the role of a counsellor it is to provide non-judgemental confrontation‚ support and education in
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