The state of nature in comparative poltical thought: western and non-western perspectives
In: Global encounters : studies in comparative political theory
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In: APSA 2013 Annual Meeting Paper
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In: Journal of world-systems research, S. 165-198
ISSN: 1076-156X
This article examines the concept of the 'external arena' and the role of the 'information network' in the expansion of the world-system and incorporation of new regions. To address systemic incorporation, I reference research on nested networks of interaction, and echo criticisms that the impact of myth and misinformation has been underappreciated as an element of incorporation. Significant alteration occurs well-prior to the point at which most world-systems literature considers a region incorporated. I offer the concept of "protoglobalization" as a means of conceptualizing this early, overlooked social, economic, and political change. Abyssinia is of interest because it offers a rare case of cross-systemic incorporation. The region was historically part of the Red Sea trade complex, had linkages throughout the interior of Africa, and existed on the periphery of the Indian Ocean world-system. So while initially outside the realm of European contact, this case offers an example of successful resistance to incorporation and how that process can be understood. Additionally, it offers a case study of crosssystemic incorporation, which has been lacking in the literature. As such, it also contributes to the concept of a 'contested periphery'. The case reaffirms the significant impact external regions can have on the functioning of "internal" system actors; the mere myth of Prester John spurred significant effort by European powers to locate his legendary Christian Kingdom. Finally, the article uses the methodological innovation of historical maps to trace the border of the 'information network', which allows for a refinement of our understanding of the complex process of incorporation and an improved model of the relationship between networks of interaction, frontiers, contestation, and incorporation.
In: Theory vs. Policy? Connecting Scholars and Practitioners, New Orleans, LA, February 17, 2010
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In: International studies perspectives: ISP, Band 10, Heft 2, S. 198-215
ISSN: 1528-3585
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In: Political communication: an international journal, Band 26, Heft 2, S. 212-237
ISSN: 1091-7675
In: International studies perspectives: a journal of the International Studies Association, Band 10, Heft 2, S. 198-215
ISSN: 1528-3577
In: APSA 2009 Toronto Meeting Paper
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In: Journal of world-systems research, S. 207-211
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In: Journal of world-systems research, S. 390-442
ISSN: 1076-156X
This article examines the concept of the 'external arena', the relationship it holds to the expansion of the modern world-system, and the process of systemic incorporation. In order to address the notion of systemic expansion, I examine how boundaries of the system are de?ned by networks of exchange and interaction and I echo criticisms that information and luxury goods networks exert important systemic impacts. Signi?cant change occurs well prior to the point at which traditional world-systems literature considers an arena 'incorporated'. The case of the sea-otter fur trade and the relationship with the natives of the Northwest coast of America is used as an example of these processes of change in action. This case isselected because there is no question that the area is 'pristine'; initially it is outside the realm of European contact. This region characterizes a 'zone of ignorance' beyond the traditional world-system that must undergo a signi?cant 'grooming process' before incorporation is more fully expanded, and this process is partially operationalized by the use of historically contemporary maps. Finally, the case o?ers a good example of the impact that external regions can exert on internal systemic behavior, as European powers were pushed to the brink of war in their e?orts to exploit the resources and peoples of the Nootka Sound region. I conclude by o?ering a more developed conceptualization of the process of incorporation and related concepts.
In: Journal of World-Systems Research, Band 8, Heft 3, S. 390-442
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