World-systems theory

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title: World-systems theory
text: World-systems theory is a multidisciplinary approach to world history and social change which emphasizes the world-system as the primary unit of social analysis. World-systems theorists argue that their theory explains the rise and fall of states, income inequality, social unrest, and imperialism. "World-system" refers to the inter-regional and transnational division of labor, which divides the world into core countries, semi-periphery countries, and periphery countries. Core countries have high
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description: Approach emphasizing the world-system as the primary unit of social analysis
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World-systems_theory
date created: 2005-03-08T14:57:46Z
date modified: 2024-09-06T02:44:48Z
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