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According to the social dynamic cyclical theory, how is social change viewed?
According to the social dynamic cyclical theory, how is social change viewed?
- As a linear and unchanging process
- As a gradual process that every society needs to go through (correct)
- As a random and chaotic occurrence
- As a sudden and unexpected event in society
What does cycle theory see change as?
What does cycle theory see change as?
- A irreversible process
- A one-time event
- Something that repeats itself (correct)
- A temporary disruption
According to the text, what is not clear in the pattern of change?
According to the text, what is not clear in the pattern of change?
- The uniformity of change across different societies
- The boundaries/characteristics between primitive, traditional, and modern lifestyles (correct)
- The rapid pace of change in society
- The inevitability of change in society
Who explained his views on the cyclical theory in his work 'Muqaddimah'?
Who explained his views on the cyclical theory in his work 'Muqaddimah'?
Which region was Ibn Khaldun born in?
Which region was Ibn Khaldun born in?
What does Ibn Khaldun examine in his work 'Muqaddimah'?
What does Ibn Khaldun examine in his work 'Muqaddimah'?
According to Ibn Khaldun, what is the perspective of Chinese society towards change?
According to Ibn Khaldun, what is the perspective of Chinese society towards change?
What did Oswald Spengler believe about the life cycle of great civilizations?
What did Oswald Spengler believe about the life cycle of great civilizations?
According to Spengler's influential work, what is the basis for changes in the cycle perspective?
According to Spengler's influential work, what is the basis for changes in the cycle perspective?
What law of nature did Spengler believe governs the life and development of a culture?
What law of nature did Spengler believe governs the life and development of a culture?
According to Pitirim Sorokin, what characterizes the level of ideational culture?
According to Pitirim Sorokin, what characterizes the level of ideational culture?
What did Sorokin state about human civilization or social change?
What did Sorokin state about human civilization or social change?
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Social Change (Cycle Theory)
Social Change (Cycle Theory)
A gradual process that every society needs to go through, repeating in a cycle.
Cycle Theory
Cycle Theory
Social change is viewed as a repeating pattern or cycle.
Unclear Change Boundaries
Unclear Change Boundaries
The characteristics between primitive, traditional, and modern lifestyles are uncertain in the pattern of change.
Ibn Khaldun's Cyclical Theory
Ibn Khaldun's Cyclical Theory
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Ibn Khaldun's Birthplace
Ibn Khaldun's Birthplace
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'Muqaddimah' Focus
'Muqaddimah' Focus
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Chinese View of Change
Chinese View of Change
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Spengler's Civilization Cycle
Spengler's Civilization Cycle
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Spengler's Cyclical Basis
Spengler's Cyclical Basis
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Spengler's Governing Law
Spengler's Governing Law
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Ideational Culture (Sorokin)
Ideational Culture (Sorokin)
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Sorokin's Social Change
Sorokin's Social Change
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