According to sociologist Ferdinand Tӧnnies, many preindustrial cities could be described as being___________ , a society in which social relationships are based on personal bonds of friendship and kinship and on intergenerational stability.

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Ferdinand Tӧnnies used the terms Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft to describe two different types of societies. Gemeinschaft refers to a traditional society based on personal bonds, while Gesellschaft refers to a modern society based on formal relationships and individualism. Preindustrial cities were often characterized by Gemeinschaft, making choice A the best answer.

According to Sociologist Ferdinand Tӧnnies, Many Preindustrial Cities Could Be