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The unanswered question is how far these tendencies will reëstablish the void left by the disintegration of the family, church and neighborhood.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgThe unanswered question is how far these tendencies will reëstablish the void left by the disintegration of the family, church and neighborhood.
Dewey raises concerns about the potential restoration of community ties following societal disintegration.
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