Jerry wants to build a model of society that includes comparative-historical facts and all the possible characteristics of a society.Jerry's idea is very close to which of these?
A)Robert Merton's idea of unintended consequences
B)Karl Marx's idea of alienation
C)Emile Durkheim's idea of anomie
D)Max Weber's idea of ideal type

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Jerry's idea of building a model of society that includes all possible characteristics is very similar to Max Weber's idea of ideal type. An ideal type is a theoretical construct that serves as a model to compare actual societies or cultures. It is an analytical tool used to understand social reality by identifying its key characteristics and comparing them to the ideal type. Therefore, the answer is option D, Max Weber's idea of ideal type.

Jerry Wants to Build a Model of Society That Includes