Wertheim (1992) - Towards A Global Integration of the Social Sciences Flashcards
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Findings of studying development comparatively between earlyEuropean history and contemporary Asian societies
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That development occurs differently due to distinct historical factors
2
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Examples?
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More privitazation in Europe as well as no foreign interefenrece leading to steady econoic growth for elites
In Asia, states were more dominant in economic growth, and they were stalled by colonialism
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Argument
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Multidisciplinary perspective - in the study of Asian societies, one must understand it beyond the economic and political to incorporate sociology and cultural anthropology
