We first note that the civic culture model was essentially based on the surveys in the United States and Great Britain, two stable first-wave democracies of the West. In these two nations, stability and effective performance were considered the overriding concerns of their democratic rule.
A lung biopsy is done to: 1  Diagnose certain lung conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pulmonary fibrosis. 2  In rare cases, a lung biopsy may be done for severe pneumonia, especially if the diagnosis is not clear. 3  Diagnose suspected lung cancer.
There are two different types: fine need biopsy and core needle biopsy. A fine needle biopsy works best for lesions that are easy to see and feel. A core biopsy provides more tissue than a fine needle biopsy. This can be useful when more tissue is required to make the diagnosis.