On Almond′s Theory of Civic Culture

Almond′s theory of civic culture bases on his analysis of the political culture.Its core theme is what kind of political culture conduces to maintaining the stability of democracy.By the empirical study of political culture in Italy,Mexico,Germany,the United States and the United Kingdom,Almond considers that the civic culture is a mixed culture,a balance of culture and participant culture,which can promote the good functioning of democracy.His theory of civic culture has great significance for the study of political culture,but this theory also has some flaws.