World System History
The Social Science of Long-Term Change
Edited by Robert. A Denemark, Jonathan Friedman, Barry K. Gills, George Modelski
Published July 13th 2000 by Routledge – 368 pages
Description
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
Reviews
'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
Name: World System History: The Social Science of Long-Term Change (Paperback) – Routledge
Description: Edited by Robert. A Denemark, Jonathan Friedman, Barry K. Gills, George Modelski. 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...
Categories: Politics & International Relations, International Political Economy
