Asked by Angela Rosado on Jun 12, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT one of the critiques of the Chicago school?

A) social networks in large cities may create community and close personal relationships
B) small communities may be stressful and isolating
C) the concentric zone model does not apply to modern cities
D) urban growth is a natural,ecological process

Concentric Zone Model

A sociological model that describes urban land use in concentric circles, theorizing how social groups are spatially arranged in cities.

Urban Growth

The process by which cities expand in terms of population and infrastructure, often associated with economic development and migration from rural areas.

Social Networks

The structures made up of individuals or organizations that are connected by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendships, kinships, common interests, financial exchanges, or beliefs.

  • Understand the critiques of the Chicago school and its implications on urban development.
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Alyssia PaytonJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Chicago School posits that urban growth is a natural, ecological process, which is a fundamental aspect of its theory rather than a critique of it. The other options (A, B, C) represent critiques or counterpoints to the Chicago School's perspectives on urban sociology and its models.