Modernisation in Arab societies: the theoretical and analytical view
International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
ISSN: 0144-333X
Article publication date: 1 December 2001
Abstract
Examines the effects of demographic, mobility, economic, social and technology factors as independent variables upon industrialization, urbanization and modernization as dependent variables. Compares between results of the analysis of these factors related to both Cowgill’s and Kuznet’s models. Samples 22 different Arab societies. Suggests that results show a positive relationship between change rate in urban population, expenditure on education, energy consumption per capita, total exports, external debts and modernization. Shows a negative relationship between family size, illiteracy, total imports and modernization, and supports the Cowgill model.
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Citation
Ragab El‐Ghannam, A. (2001), "Modernisation in Arab societies: the theoretical and analytical view", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 21 No. 11/12, pp. 99-131. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330110789727
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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