<P> Rapid accumulation of knowledge, which has characterized the development of science since the 17th century, had never occurred before that time . The new kind of scientific activity emerged only in a few countries of Western Europe, and it was restricted to that small area for about two hundred years . (Since the 19th century, scientific knowledge has been assimilated by the rest of the world). </P> <P> Many contemporary writers and modern historians claim that there was a revolutionary change in world view . In 1611 the English poet, John Donne, wrote: </P> <P> (The) new Philosophy calls all in doubt, </P> <P> The Element of fire is quite put out; The Sun is lost, and th'earth, and no man's wit Can well direct him where to look for it . </P>

Which statement accurately describes the origins of major fashion trends in the new millennium