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modernizationTransformation of a society from a rural and agrarian condition to a secular, urban, and industrial one. It is closely linked with industrialization. As societies modernize, the individual becomes increasingly important, gradually replacing the family, community, or occupational group as the basic unit of society. Division of labour, characteristic of industrialization, is also applied to institutions, which become more highly specialized. Instead of being governed by tradition or custom, society comes to be governed according to abstract principles formulated for that purpose. Traditional religious beliefs often decline in importance, and distinctive cultural traits are often lost. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That China has "proceeded in line with the policy objectives pursued by the Japanese government" is not proof enough to allow a conclusion such as "Japan's ODA policy has successfully helped to guide China's modernisation in a more stable, transparent and liberal direction" (p. The main elements of the stadium's renovation and modernisation can be summarised as follows: repair of concrete structure, modification of upper tier and complete reconstruction of lower tier (adding 1600 extra seats), the sinking of the playing field by 2. Berwick and his colleagues at IHI have worked closely with the National Health Service (NHS) since the mid-1990s on projects such as a Modernisation Plan for the U. |
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