______________ are characterized by an information explosion and an economy in which large numbers of people either provide or apply information,or are employed in service jobs (such as fast-food server or health care worker).
A)Industrial societies
B)Agrarian societies
C)Horticultural and pastoral societies
D)Postindustrial societies

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Postindustrial societies are characterized by an information explosion and an economy in which a large number of people provide or apply information, or are employed in service jobs. This is in contrast to industrial societies, which are characterized by a focus on manufacturing and production, agrarian societies, which are primarily focused on the cultivation of crops, and horticultural and pastoral societies, which are based on small-scale farming and herding.

______________ Are Characterized by an Information Explosion and an Economy