World System History
The Social Science of Long-Term Change
Jonathan Friedman editor Robert A Denemark editor Barry K Gills editor George Modelski editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This extraordinary book presents a refreshing and innovative overview of the changes to the global system over the last 5000 years. Featuring renowned contributors - each specialists in their field - this is the only volume to offer so co-ordinated a study of continuity and change in the global social, economic and political system. Key areas covered include: * International Political Economy - Robert A. Denemark * Archaeology - Jonathan Freidman * Economic development - Andre Gunder Frank * History - George Modelski * Sociology - Christopher Chase-Dunn
'World System History is not merely innovative and stimulating, but is a positive manifesto towards cultural understanding and tolerance.' - Contemporary Review, Volume 278, April 2001
ISBN: 9780415232777
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Weight: 680g
368 pages