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After Liberalism

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This book really opened my eyes and explained so many things that I had a hard time understanding them before. I always had issues with the concept of "human rights" and did not really know how to explain my problem with this concept. I knew those who advocated the concept of "human rights" they really didn't mean democracy for ALL and they are using this concept to advance their purposes. But my feelings were more intuitional. This book opened my eyes and explained the concept of modernity/world system/democracy/human rights. I am planning to read all of Wallerstein's books. I would love to read something from this author regarding the current financial crisis. I still don't know what to do, but at least I have a better understanding of the problem. I recommend this book to all those people who are seeking knowledge to better analyze today's world and want to create a world who value human integrity and justice.

Wallerstein's ideas can certainly be thought-provoking and even entertaining. In this regard, 'After Liberalism' does not disappoint. But the text jumps around from one theme to another, leaving us with a rather hazy argument as to what might be coming 'after.' If you are to undertake an adventure with Wallerstein of this kind I would recommend 'The Essential Wallerstein' over this book.

I read this book for a college course, and I must say that it is a great book. It outlines not only the problems with how political action has worked in the past, but also gives insight into what may need to be done to create a sustainable future. I find myself referencing this book all the time.

Some books help us in understanding some key concepts.Exactly 'After Liberalism' is one of these,and Wallerstein serves a very different view to the reader in solving complex problems of internatinal relations and even daily life.