A major one which no one can overlook is technological and based on inventions and discoveries which have altered the whole basis of production and deeply affected social relations.
Emily Greene BalchAbout author
- Author's profession: Educator
- Nationality: american
- Born: January 8, 1867
- Died: January 9, 1961
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