Semi-periphery countries — In world systems theory, the semi periphery countries (sometimes referred to as just the semiperiphery) are the industrializing, mostly capitalist countries which are in the process of transforming from the periphery countries into core countries … Wikipedia
Periphery — Generally, a periphery is a boundary or outer part of any space or body. In biology* Peripheral nervous system, distinct from the central nervous system * Peripheral membrane protein, proteins that temporarily adhere to the biological membrane… … Wikipedia
Core countries — A world map of countries by trading status, late 20th century, using the world system differentiation into core countries (blue), semi periphery countries (purple) and periphery countries (red). Based on the list in Dunn, Kawana, Brewer (2000) … Wikipedia
Core-periphery — theory is based on the notion that as one region or state expands in economic prosperity, it must engulf regions nearby to ensure ongoing economic and political success. The area of high growth or former high growth becomes known as the core, and … Wikipedia
centre-periphery model — The centre periphery (or core periphery) model is a spatial metaphor which describes and attempts to explain the structural relationship between the advanced or metropolitan ‘centre’ and a less developed ‘periphery’, either within a particular… … Dictionary of sociology
Low Countries, history of — Introduction history of the Low Countries from prehistoric times to 1579. For historical purposes, the name Low Countries is generally understood to include the territory of what is today The Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, as… … Universalium
Urban planning in communist countries — was subject to the ideological constraints of the system. Except for the Soviet Union where the communist regime started in 1917, in Eastern Europe communist governments took power after World War II. The ideological guidelines generated in… … Wikipedia
World-systems theory — The world systems theory (also known as the world systems analysis[1]) is a multidisciplinary, macro scale approach to world history and social change.[1][2] The world systems theory stresses that world systems (and not nation states) should be… … Wikipedia
New International Political Economy — International Political Economy (IPE) can be defined as a Neo Marxist theory that focuses on the phenomenon of international inequalities and analyzes the universal effects of neo colonialism. IPE is a combination of international relations and… … Wikipedia
Economic democracy — is a socioeconomic philosophy that suggests a shift in decision making power from a small minority of corporate shareholders to a larger majority of public stakeholders. There is no single definition or approach for economic democracy, but most… … Wikipedia
