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Questions about Society

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the word society first appear in English print?

The word society first appeared in English print during the year 1513. It arrived from a French term meaning company that itself came from Latin words for fellowship and alliance.

Who defined action as social if it takes account of others behavior through subjective meanings?

Max Weber defined action as social if it takes account of others' behavior through subjective meanings. Auguste Comte and Émile Durkheim believed society constitutes a separate level of reality distinct from biology or matter.

How many people usually live in hunter-gatherer bands per community?

Hunter-gatherer bands usually contain fewer than 50 people per community moving constantly for food. Marshall Sahlins estimated adults worked three to five hours daily in these original affluent societies.

Where does the United Nations headquarters stand housing one of world's largest political organizations?

The United Nations headquarters stands in New York City housing one of world's largest political organizations. International alliances like the UN now contain 193 member states working together globally.

What percentage of humans held more than seven-tenths of total wealth as of 2018?

As of 2018 the richest tenth of humans held more than seven-tenths of total wealth in China, Europe, and the United States. Warlike behavior became common approximately 10,000 years ago according to current evidence suggesting changing social conditions.