Problem
According to Ciftci, S. (2010, May). Modernization, Islam, or social capital answer these questions.
I. What is the author's theoretical argument? Explain in detail.
II. What do the proponents of modernization theory contend about a common path leading to democracy?
III. What is the by-product of modernization?
IV. What role does rentierism play in the democratization process?
V. Which two alternative explanations do the author put forward as explanations for individual support for democracy in the Muslim world?
VI. What effect did gender have on the data?
VII. Does religiosity show any statistical significance? Why yes, or why not? Explain in detail.
VIII. What are the author's conclusions?