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social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > comparative politics > convergence theory
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convergence theory  

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  • The central questions for students of convergence begin with whether, after centuries of industrialization, currently rich countries become more alike in social structure, culture, and politics. If they converged, the specific ways that they became alike are then pondered, followed by explanations for deviations from the common patterns. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Convergence Theory]

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