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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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| At the same time, the Government seeks to modernise the legislation. In a drive to modernise social services, the French ministry has been given purpose-built offices designed to express a gentler more democratic attitude to the needy. As the PUC lacked the means to rebuild and modernise its sports facilities, the City of Paris finally stepped in and launched a competition for the 8. |
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