Imagine you read an article that argued that social networking websites combined with new surveillance technologies are increasing state powers of observation to the point that all individuals could be closely monitored and social movement could be severely restrained. Which theorist’s work would you say is reflected in the conclusions of the article?
A. Karl Marx
B. Émile Durkheim
C. W. E. B. Du Bois
D. Max Weber
Answer:D
Imagine you read an article that argued that social networking websites combined with new surveillance technologies are increasing state powers of observation to the point that all individuals could be closely monitored and social movement could be severely restrained. Which theorist’s work would you say is reflected in the conclusions of the article?
A. Karl Marx B. Émile Durkheim C. W. E. B. Du Bois D. Max Weber