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In The Division of Labour in Society, which idea did Émile Durkheim present?

Correct answer B. Mechanical and organic solidarity

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Durkheim contrasted mechanical solidarity, based on similarity in traditional societies, with organic solidarity, based on interdependence in complex industrial societies.

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