Which sociological perspective uses the contact hypothesis to posit that contact between people from divergent groups should lead to favorable attitudes and behavior when certain factors are present?

What impact did improvements in farming technology near the end of the nineteenth century have on the american economy? a. more energy was needed to power equipment, creating the renewable energy industry. b. less labor was necessary on farms, leading workers to pursue other jobs. c. less money was invested in farming as many locally owned farms went bankrupt. d. more demand for agricultural products reduced the price of food and animal products.

Based on what you read in the fact sheet, identify the type of customer the company is hoping to reach. super-phonic systems wants to sell phones to customers who: expect the latest smartphone technology. need affordable phone service in remote areas. care more about attractive designs than reliability. will pay top prices for features such as web-surfing.

Arthur met rottweiler breeders lynda and george at a dog show in rhode island. the couple, who reside in new york state, later sold several rottweiler dogs to arthur who lived in rhode island. arthur later sued lynda and george, claiming that the dogs were sick and infirm. he filed a complaint in rhode island courts, claiming that even though the dogs were sold in new york, the breeders had attended the dog show and advertised in the rottweiler newsletter which was distributed at the event in rhode island. based on the facts, do you think rhode island courts have personal jurisdiction in this case?