Society as a countable noun

Macmillan Dictionary gives the following example sentence for the word "society" as a countable noun: "Good writing still has a place in contemporary society."

I know "society" can be used both as a countable and uncountable noun but if it is used as a countable noun in this sentence, why is an indefinite article not required (i.e., in contemporary society)? Is it something to do with "contemporary"?

I hope anyone can help me with this question. Thank you!

The dictionary erred when giving that example for the use as a countable noun. The example clearly is using it in a general sense rather than as a concrete, countable noun. We can change the example to fit as a countable noun by either adding an article or by making 'society' plural. "Good writing still has a place in contemporary societies." "Good writing still has a place in a contemporary society." As we can see, this changes the meaning. The word 'contemporary' has nothing to do with the countability of 'society'.