Beyond Convergence: Toward Theoretical Relevance in Quantitative Modernization Research*
- 1 October 1974
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Sociological Inquiry
- Vol. 44 (4) , 225-240
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-682x.1974.tb01157.x
Abstract
The 200 year old debate about convergence is indicted for one‐sidedness in theory and lack of clarity in its propositions. A functional typology of solidarities is developed with predictions of convergence, divergence, and evolutionary invariance. Specific hypotheses for comparative survey research are presented.Keywords
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