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neoclassical economics
Does Capitalism Have a Future?

the field of social science fell under the domination of neoclassical economics

—p.190 Getting Real (163) by Craig J. Calhoun, Georgi Derluguian, Immanuel Wallerstein, Michael Mann, Randall Collins
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Neolithic

It made possible what archaeologists call the Neolithic revolution, and thus agrarian societies.

—p.185 Getting Real (163) by Craig J. Calhoun, Georgi Derluguian, Immanuel Wallerstein, Michael Mann, Randall Collins
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caging effect

The celebrated expression "caging effect" was in fact invented by Michael Mann in his earlier study of ancient empires, markets, and religions.

—p.180 Getting Real (163) by Craig J. Calhoun, Georgi Derluguian, Immanuel Wallerstein, Michael Mann, Randall Collins
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porto franco

the relic porto franco colonies of Singapore and Hong Kong

—p.173 Getting Real (163) by Craig J. Calhoun, Georgi Derluguian, Immanuel Wallerstein, Michael Mann, Randall Collins
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garrison states

the embattled "garrison states" of South Korea and Taiwan

—p.173 Getting Real (163) by Craig J. Calhoun, Georgi Derluguian, Immanuel Wallerstein, Michael Mann, Randall Collins
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