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The conception that, instead of this, contemporary society is at or near a turning point is very prominent in the views
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"The conception that, instead of this, contemporary society is at or near a turning point is very prominent in the views of a school of social scientists who, though they are still comparatively few, are getting more and more of a hearing"

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Talcott Parsons between December 13, 1902 and May 8, 1979. He/she was a famous Sociologist from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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