According to sociologist Ferdinand Tonnies, many preindustrial cities could be described as being __________, which is a society in which social relationships are based on personal bonds of friendship and kinship and on intergenerational stability, such that people have a commitment to the entire group and feel a sense of togetherness.

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Ferdinand Tonnies coined the terms Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft to describe the two types of society. Gemeinschaft refers to a society characterized by personal bonds and a sense of community, while Gesellschaft refers to a society characterized by impersonal relationships and individualism.

According to Sociologist Ferdinand Tonnies, Many Preindustrial Cities Could Be