The term _________ is used to refer to societies in which people share a close personal bond with most of the people around them.
A) industrial
B) postindustrial
C) gesellschaft
D) gemeinschaft

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The term "gemeinschaft" is used to refer to societies in which people share a close personal bond with most of the people around them. This concept was introduced by German sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies in his book "Gemeinschaft und Gesellschaft" (Community and Society) to contrast it with "gesellschaft," which refers to societies characterized by individualism and impersonal relationships.

The Term _________ Is Used to Refer to Societies in Which