1. Prepared By Prof Alvin So1 SOSC 188 Lecture 12 The World-Systems Analysis (II): Method & Dynamics

2. Prepared By Prof Alvin So2 Methodology Dynamics of the Capitalist World- Economy

3. Prepared By Prof Alvin So3 Methodology large-scale: the whole world as a unit of analysis long-term: see the secular trends and cyclical rhythms Undisciplinary: simultaneous interaction of polity, economy, and society

4. Prepared By Prof Alvin So4 Dynamics of the Capitalist World-Economy Incorporation: from Europe to all over the world Proletarianization: turning peasants into waged laborers Commodification: commodity chains and global market

5. Prepared By Prof Alvin So5 Polarization: into periphery and core exploitative relationships Systemic contradiction and anti-systemic movements – the core: labor party and socialist government the semi-periphery: communist revolution the periphery: fundamentalism and anti-imperialism