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From: "Neil R. White" <nrw1@Ra.MsState.Edu>
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Subject: What is need
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	I'm trying to prepare for my prelims and dissertation in the area
of social change/religion.  I come from the basic premis that human beings
have a basic need (yes need- not just a desire) for meaningful
interaction with others (Blumer).  Religion is one way people meet this
need.  My main problem, if it isn't painfully obvious at this point, is
how do I (or even we as a discipline) define need?  Help! I need to know
what need is.  Any references or comments would be appreciated.  I will
try and put together some sort of summary for the list.

Neil R. White



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