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Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis
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Essay Topics
How important are the differences between individuals and nations in crisis resolution? Do they jeopardize Diamond’s thesis? Analyze the strengths and limitations of Diamond’s analytical approach.
Evaluate Diamond’s methodology, which has faced some criticism for being at times anecdotal. What kind of research does he draw upon? What are the strengths and weaknesses of his methodology and sources?
In comparative politics, it is essential to compare apples to apples, or similar types of societies, such as constitutional democracies. Do Diamond’s pairings have enough in common to serve as good comparative cases? Why or why not?
