<div>This now-classic examination of the development of viable political institutions in emerging nations is a major and enduring contribution to modern political analysis. In a new Foreword, Francis Fukuyama assesses Huntington&#8217;s achievement, examining the context of the book&#8217;s original publication as well as its lasting importance. <br>&nbsp;<br>&#8220;This pioneering volume, examining as it does the relation between development and stability, is an interesting and exciting addition to the literature.&#8221;&#8212;<i>American Political Science Review</i><br>&nbsp;<br>&#8220;&#8217;Must&#8217; reading for all those interested in comparative politics or in the study of development.&#8221;&#8212;Dankwart A. Rustow, <i>Journal of International Affairs</i><br><br></div>