International Stratification and Underdeveloped Countries

This book goes beyond the concept of power and studies the structure of relations among nations as a stratified system in terms of economic, prestige, and power variables that determine relative superiority and inferiority. It identifies some of the fundamental typologies of international actions in the three basic stratification variables. Originally published in 1963. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.