Democracy, Revolution and History
Theda Skocpol
The work of Barrington Moore, Jr., is one of the landmarks of modern social science. A distinguished roster of contributors here discusses the influence of his best-known work, Social Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy. Their individual perspectives combine in delineating Moore's contributions to the transformation of comparative and historical social science over the past several decades.
The essays in Democracy, Revolution, and History all address substantive and methodological problems, asking questions about the different historical paths toward democratic or nondemocratic political outcomes. Following Moore's example, they use well-researched comparative cases to make their arguments. In the process, they demonstrate how ... Read more
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Jack A. Goldstone, University of California, Davis
Journal of Economic History
Intriguing essays.... This book demonstrates the usefulness of comparative historical inquiry in understanding the paths a nation can take toward modern ... Read more