Political scientist Samuel Huntington argues that modernization in non-Western societies can result in a retreat toward the traditional. This is exemplified by the
A) Islamic resurgence.
B) popularization of modern gadgets.
C) adoption of Western culture.
D) higher levels of literacy and education.

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Huntington maintains that while many societies may be modernizing-they are adopting the material paraphernalia of the modern world, from automobiles to Coca-Cola and MTV-they are not becoming more Western. On the contrary, Huntington theorizes that modernization in non-Western societies can result in a retreat toward the traditional, such as the resurgence of Islam in many traditionally Muslim societies.

Political Scientist Samuel Huntington Argues That Modernization in Non-Western Societies