John Dewey: “The elimination of distance, at the base of which are physical…”

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The elimination of distance, at the base of which are physical agencies, has called into being the new form of political association.

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John Dewey

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Dewey emphasizes that advancements in technology have led to new forms of political association by eliminating distance.

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John Dewey: “The elimination of distance, at the base of which are physical agencies, has called into being the new form of political…”