Betrothal is a preliminary promise on the part of the parents of the boy and the girl to join them in marriage, and it is not inviolable what does preliminary mean in this sentence?

Consider the campbell excerpt you read and dicks excerpt featured in the video. both science fiction examples discuss the use of futuristic technology. but how does the relationship between man and machinge differ in these two excerpts? cite examples from the excerpts to support your response.

In the world state, children are encouraged to engage in erotic play. in our society, they are discouraged. why is the world state society different?

Fred: (waves to sarah) hi, i just moved here. my name is fred. sarah: hi fred. where are you from? fred: florida. the weather here in michigan sure is cold. sarah: i know what you mean, i moved here from san diego two years ago. wait until january. fred: i can just imagine. hey do you mind if i sit with you for a little while? sarah: no, take a seat. i’d love the company during lunch. fred: it’s been hard to meet anyone since i started school last week. sarah: no worries. i know exactly how you feel. i moved at the end of the school year and didn’t get to know anyone. then i spent the summer alone. fred: aw, bummer. it sure is tough to start a new school. sarah: yeah, but when school started again, i met some cool people. fred: i am really shy about meeting new people. sarah: well, i can introduce my friends to you. (bell rings) fred: that would be great! guess lunch is over. it’s been great talking to you. sarah: you too. meet me here for lunch tomorrow and i’ll introduce my friends. fred: great. bye. sarah: later. the conversation between fred and sarah is an example of impersonal communication. select the best answer from the choices provided t f