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Beyond Convergence: Toward Theoretical Relevance in Quantitative Modernization Research *
Author(s) -
Baum R. C.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
sociological inquiry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.446
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1475-682X
pISSN - 0038-0245
DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-682x.1974.tb01157.x
Subject(s) - typology , convergence (economics) , clarity , divergence (linguistics) , relevance (law) , modernization theory , sociology , positive economics , epistemology , symbolic convergence theory , political science , economics , computer science , law , anthropology , philosophy , economic growth , biochemistry , chemistry , linguistics , computer security , key (lock)
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.