Political Order in Changing Societies by Samuel P. Huntington Review by: A. F. K. Organski The American Political Science Review‚ Vol. 63‚ No. 3 (Sep.‚ 1969)‚ pp. 921-922 Published by: American Political Science Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1954438 . Accessed: 14/01/2014 15:03 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit
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This study‚ which explored the meaning of development‚ the debate on the role of culture and mass media on social modernization‚ African political economy as well as Nigerian history‚ politics‚ economic and communication development efforts‚ serves as an attempt to bridge that gulf. The study focused on the role of advertising in the process of social mobilization and modernization in Nigeria by examining the cultural reflections‚ the nature and characteristics of the messages‚ and the values and
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transcended the continental boundaries‚ rendering a global shift from traditional societies to modern and urbanized nations today. This essay mentions a lot of information‚ but what is said about the organization structure of society‚ the process of modernization and what is said about voting is found to be correct. It is true that traditional societies‚ there is a need for a leader or an authoritative figure who possesses power‚ as well as intellect and charisma. It is also true that the leader
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class has not followed the trajectory of the modernization theory towards democracy as many modernization theorists believed due to bias associated with the past. The Chinese middle class is highly dependent on the government for much of its economic prosperity and elitist status. This is in stark contrast with the reversal of roles between the American middle class and its subsequent politicization by the government. Modernization Theory The modernization theory seeks to determine the trajectory of
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religion; in fact it is loosely structured and that is why it has been resilient and tenacious enough to survive and expand. (Das‚ n.d) In China‚ it was established that Confucian tradition would continue to be the sources of value system‚ and modernization would continue for material gains. As there were various interpretations for one religious belief‚ no counter opposing philosophy existed. Buddhism and Hinduism focus on work culture as part of the religious paradigm. The concept Karma which
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account the Great Divergence draws a model of “Western impact‚ China’s response.” This says that Europe dominates the world from the Industrial Revolution and that China lacks of modernization so needs to catch up with the West. However‚ China has its inner force to influence itself in term of culturalism‚ modernization and similarities with Europe during the late Qing dynasty. The model “Western impact‚ China’s response” can be explained that the West influences China as the result of the Great
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pressure that was placed on it by Western and European powers. • Mongkut – the king of Siam who by studying modern science‚ mathematics‚ and language was able to uphold his country and keep it from European rule and pushed Siam into a period of modernization. • Spanish-American War – a struggle between the United States and Spain over the independence of Cuba. Was significant in the US’s ability to win and take control of Cuba. • Liliuokalani – the queen of Hawaii had attempted to resist foreign
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I. Introduction The Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) or Optical Mark Reader (OMR) technology system adopted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) under the present political conditions and capability of the nation’s election manager‚ the Comelec‚ will make the whole electoral process bereft of credibility‚ transparency‚ or voter participation. With no electronic technology being invented that is safe from human intervention such as hacking and other types of computer attacks‚ the system will
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growing economy of the world and with transforming society. There are many factors contributing to the change but Commercialization‚ Westernization and Modernization are the main driving force. Commercialization refers to anything that has money/commerce involved in it. There is a difference between westernization and modernization. Modernization entails a change in belief about the way the world operates whereas westernization entails mimicking/imitating the way one should live. Westernization
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The Early Foundation of the Republican Revolution While the Republican Revolution in 1911 cemented the deterioration of the Manchu government‚ the reformation movement began decades prior. Case examples such as the Self-Strengthening movement and the Chinese Revolutionary Alliance reveal early attempts made institute political and cultural change. While both initiatives aimed to reinstate China into an influential position‚ they opted towards diverse methods. The Self-Strengthening movement in
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