Drawing on the work of Max Weber to provide a rigorous investigation of inequality around the world, this book demonstrates what 'sociology as a science of social reality' can significantly contribute to our understanding of global economic stratification.
The modern world is characterised by pervasive economic inequalities. Strong economic growth in some developing countries has contributed to a degree to a reduction in the levels of inequality between nations, yet inequality within nations remains high and in some cases, continu…
This volume reviews the state of the field of world-systems analysis. World-systems analysts study the structure of the relationships among people, organisations, and states and how those relationships change over time.