Political Order in Changing Societies

Political Order in Changing Societies

1968 | Samuel P. Huntington
*Political Order in Changing Societies* is a 1968 book by Samuel P. Huntington that explores changes in political systems and institutions. Huntington challenges modernization theory, arguing that economic change and development are not the primary drivers of stable, democratic political systems. Instead, he emphasizes other factors such as urbanization, increased literacy, social mobilization, and economic growth, which he believes are distinct from political development. Huntington stresses that order is a crucial objective in developing countries, and the type of order (political or economic) should not be confused with its existence. He also argues that while modernity often equates to stability, modernization can lead to instability due to rapid social changes and the mobilization of new groups into politics, coupled with the slow development of political institutions.*Political Order in Changing Societies* is a 1968 book by Samuel P. Huntington that explores changes in political systems and institutions. Huntington challenges modernization theory, arguing that economic change and development are not the primary drivers of stable, democratic political systems. Instead, he emphasizes other factors such as urbanization, increased literacy, social mobilization, and economic growth, which he believes are distinct from political development. Huntington stresses that order is a crucial objective in developing countries, and the type of order (political or economic) should not be confused with its existence. He also argues that while modernity often equates to stability, modernization can lead to instability due to rapid social changes and the mobilization of new groups into politics, coupled with the slow development of political institutions.
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