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Focusing on social science concepts, the book utilizes an interpretivist perspective to enhance future research. It identifies risks associated with reconfigured concepts and explores interpretivist approaches that address these challenges. Additionally, it introduces practical tools that transform these approaches into usable research methods. The book illustrates how these tools can effectively support social scientists, whether they adhere to the interpretivist tradition or not, promoting a deeper understanding of social phenomena.

Frederic C. Schaffer challenges the assumption often made by American scholars that democracy has been achieved in foreign countries when criteria such as free elections are met. Elections, he argues, often have cultural underpinnings that...