Chapter 5 deals with the rise in nationalism in various areas in the world. These movements were often led by western-educated elites, who proposed modernizing their countries along western models. That is, often these were more secular societies with western-style democracies. This raises the question of modernization v. westernization. Do you feel that modernization of a country is possible without westernizing the society? Use examples from your text to support your opinion.

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Chapter 5 deals with the rise in nationalism in various areas in the world.  These movements were often led by western-educated elites, who proposed modernizing their countries along western models.  That is, often these were more secular societies with western-style democracies. This raises the question of modernization v. westernization. Do you feel that modernization of a country is possible without westernizing the society?  Use examples from your text to support your opinion.