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The Muqaddimah, an introduction of history by Ibn Khaldun What is the main point(s) of the reading/theory? In this article, the author explains that royal powers have cycles in which they rise and fall, and the whole cycle has several distinct stages. According to the author's explanation, at each stage, individuals and groups have certain desires and psychological states, and the kingship passes to the next stage according to the result. Also, as a rule, royal power naturally decays after a certain period and generation, and the next royal power retakes or takes over. In our history, these cycles occur repeatedly and form constant cycles. The approximate life cycle of a dynasty can be defined as: In the early stages, people form groups to protect each other from external enemies or dangers. As each group cooperates with each other, a subordinate relationship is naturally formed for each individual/group. The hierarchical order formed in this initial stage is formed for the purpose...

The Homeownership Obsession How buying homes became a part of the American dream — and also a nightmare. By Katy Kelleher Illustration by Kelly Abeln Source: CITYSCAPENOV. 13, 2019 Original Article URL: https://www.curbed.com/article/why-buy-house-homeownership-history.html What is the main point(s) of the reading/theory? What is the evidence supplied by the author(s) that the theory is valid? If I could define this article in one sentence, it would be something like this: "As society and people's lifestyles have changed, the way people view homes has changed, and as a result, people in the United States are changing their preferences for real estate and how they buy it." In the past, for people, a home was the basis for the family's survival, coexistence, and prosperity. All human relationships and social life have been designed and operated around the home. Owning a house meant that we had the least amount of security, which gave us the driving force to move forward...