Which of the following statements is true about the late influential political scientist Samuel Huntington's vision of the new world?
A)Samuel Huntington maintained that as societies continue modernizing they will also become more Western.
B)Samuel Huntington theorized that modernization in non-Western societies can result in a retreat toward the traditional.
C)Samuel Huntington predicted that the universalization of Western liberal democracy will be the final form of human government.
D)Samuel Huntington envisioned the end of the war of ideas between different civilizations.
E)Samuel Huntington suggested that most developing countries will stop adopting the material paraphernalia of the modern world.

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Huntington's theory, as noted in his book "The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order," suggests that modernization in non-Western societies may lead to a retreat toward the traditional. He argues that cultures are not static and as societies become more developed, they will not necessarily become more Westernized, but rather they will adopt elements of modernity within the context of their own cultural traditions. The other options are incorrect because Huntington did not argue for the universalization of Western liberal democracy (C), the end of the war of ideas (D), or the rejection of modernity by developing countries (E). While he did argue that modernization can lead to Westernization, he did not suggest that this would happen in all cases (A).

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Late