... society interaction. While the speed and ease of the information age has been good for profit lines in some corporations, others have been trying to play catch up in the technology explosion, which has given society an "I need it now" mentality. Small companies who used to rely on local ... -Mart, Target, Lowe's and Home Depot have monopolized the shopping experience once enjoyed by the mom and pop stores, the backbone of small town America. Where there once were thriving stores owned by families who employed friends and relatives, there are now vacant buildings and thrift stores selling...

• Word Count: 820
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... society interaction. While the speed and ease of the information age has been good for profit lines in some corporations, others have been trying to play catch up in the technology explosion, which has given society an "I need it now" mentality. Small companies who used to rely on local ... -Mart, Target, Lowe's and Home Depot have monopolized the shopping experience once enjoyed by the mom and pop stores, the backbone of small town America. Where there once were thriving stores owned by families who employed friends and relatives, there are now vacant buildings and thrift stores selling...

• Word Count: 820
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate