Democratic Theory and Causal Methodology in Comparative Politics

Barrington Moore bequeathed comparativists a problem: how to reconcile his causal claim of ''no bourgeoisie, no democracy'' with his normative ''dream of a free and rational society''. Lichbach harmonizes causal methodology and normative democratic theory, illustrating their interrelationship. Using a dialogue among four specific texts, Lichbach advances five constructive themes. First, comparativ...