Modern World System Vs. 17th And 18th C

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Q2/ What is the modern world system ? What does it look like now vs 17th and 18th c ?
Modern world system "right now" is the inter and outer division of labor on each country, based on capital and the focus of better production according to the world system theory. I would say the word "modern" has been always a change and got changed overtime ! I believe since the 17th and 18th century until today, we still have a lot in common its just some methodology and technical deafferents. I can say today we live under the American empire !! Because it’s the most powerful country. In 1950s after world war two the U.S produced half of the world's economic output, in addition to the verity of resources they gained!! The difference between history and

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