Sociology

Explanation of democratization process in theories of institutionalism of rational choice and cultural modernization: a comparative analysis

Ukr. socìum, 2013, 3(46): 19-31
Language:
Ukrainian
https://doi.org/10.15407/socium2013.03.019
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The article is devoted to empirical verification of theories of institutional-ism of rational choice and cultural modernization in part of explanation of process of democratization by them.

At the same time statistical analysis is carried out at the country level, rather than respondents. As an empirical base are used statistical data of UNDP, expert opinions of Freedom House and the results of Global Values survey.

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