This now-classic examination of the development of viable political institutions in emerging nations is a major and enduring contribution to modern political analysis. In a new Foreword, Francis Fukuyama assesses Huntington€s achievement, examining the context of the book€s original publication as well as its lasting importance.
“This pioneering volume, examining as it does the relation between development and stability, is an interesting and exciting addition to the literature.€-American Political Science Review
“€Must€ reading for all those interested in comparative politics or in the study of development.€-Dankwart A. Rustow, Journal of International Affairs