TY - JOUR AU - Valiani, Salimah PY - 2021/08/14 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Onward To Liberation!—Samir Amin and the Study of World Historical Capitalism JF - Journal of World-Systems Research JA - JWSR VL - 27 IS - 2 SE - Research Articles DO - 10.5195/jwsr.2021.1014 UR - http://jwsr.pitt.edu/ojs/jwsr/article/view/1014 SP - 566-585 AB - <p>This article presents theoretical and methodological insights of world-systems analysis via the works of Samir Amin and his major interlocuteurs. It is argued that Samir Amin was central to sparking the study of world historical analysis, and offered unique contributions to the discussions that emerged. It is demonstrated that this is due to Samir Amin’s ability to balance structure, specificity, and historical contingency, as well as his enduring commitment to human liberation.</p> ER -