World-system in Transition: An Anthology of Immanuel Wallerstein's Writings

Author: Immanuel Wallerstein (USA), translated by Lu Guo'ai
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Publishing Date: 2006-12-27
Features: This book is a collection of commentaries written by Wallerstein, a key figure in establishing world-system theory, for the "Commentary" column at the State University of New York in the United States from 1998 to 2002. The 151 commentaries cover a broad range of topics, including politics, economics, international relations, society, and history. The author attempts to analyze contemporary global realities within the context of the historical development, cyclical patterns, and long-term trends of the modern world-system. With a focus on the grand shifts in the world, he examines global changes from a strategic and macro perspective to understand and respond to them. His analyses are insightful, incisive, and often offer unique perspectives, including predictions about future developments. At the same time, these short and readable commentaries discuss both the past and the present, spanning diverse fields, providing readers with a wealth of knowledge in historical and social sciences.