- Sometimes things change fast. I'm thinking of things like the change in the US in attitudes towards homosexuals, particularly gay marriage. Or the changes in Ireland in social attitudes generally. Or the changes in Chinese society over the last 40 years or so.
- Sometimes things change slow. I'm thinking of things like Gregory Clarks research on the long lasting effects of social position in British society. Or things like the research on the effects of the slave trade on African countries which were or weren't affected by the trade. Or things like the beer/wine divide in Europe. Or the effects of Roman roads on subsequent development.
If I weren't lazy at the moment I could provide links, but as I am you'll just have to trust me.
I suppose there's some logic to the differences, but I've not seen it addressed anywhere.
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