social system
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social systems
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The bizarre social system from which Sparta derived its strength goes back to its early history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
During this time, construction of ceremonial "ahu" platforms slowed, Rano Kao became a key ritual center, and a new social system known as "Tangata Manu" emerged.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 10, 2026
As women increasingly assert their right to choose their partners, Srivastava adds, they often encounter resistance from what she describes as "a deeply regressive social system".
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
She’d like future studies to dive more deeply into how various adverse events affect longevity depending on a species’ social system.
From Science Magazine ● May 15, 2023
On any planet, no matter what its biology or social system, an exponential increase in population will swallow every resource.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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