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.
This procedure is most effective when the tumor is near the center of the lung. A needle biopsy removes cells from tumors at the edges of the lungs, closer to your chest wall. Guided by a CT scan, your doctor inserts a long needle between the ribs and uses it to remove tissue from the tumor.