(Paperback)

The fall of communism, the emergence of "the information age", and the expansion of economic globalism are the point of departure for this new edition of Chase-Dunn's book. The new edition also evaluates recent major studies of the modern world-system and assesses the implications for future of the contemporary system.

(Paperback)

This volume presents research, analysis and reflections on the major issues of Guatemalan development and democracy: the role of the military, the involement of Mayan communities in national development; the possible emergence of more inclusive political institutions; and other issues.