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Social theory is not something confined to ivory towers. Our street-level political discussions often invoke theories of how the social world works.
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A typical American shopping mall. But where is it? As local stores give way to multinational chains, all the malls start to look alike.
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Change in the Settings of Everyday Life: Populations, Families, and Work
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