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.
The following is a list of common biopsy types and why they may be necessary: 1  Abdominal biopsy is used to diagnose whether a lump in the abdomen is cancerous or benign. 2  Bone biopsy is used to diagnose cancer or infection in the bones. 3  Bone marrow biopsy is used to diagnose cancer in the blood, such as leukemia.