by Immanuel Wallerstein (Author)
In After Liberalism, the distinguished historian and political scientist Immanuel Wallerstein examines the process of disintegration of our modern world-system and speculates on the changes that may occur during the next few decades. He explores the historical choices before us and suggests paths for reconstructing our world-system on a more rational and socially equitable basis.
Author Biography
Immanuel Wallerstein is a senior research scholar in the department of sociology at Yale University and director emeritus of the Fernand Braudel Center at Binghamton University. He is also a resident researcher at the Maison des Sciences de l Homme in Paris. His many books include "The Modern World-System" and "Historical Capitalism." The New Press has published "After Liberalism," "The Decline of American Power," and a collection of his works, "The Essential Wallerstein." He lives in New Haven, Connecticut, and Paris, France.
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