Which of these statements about world-system theory is NOT true?
A. World-system theory claims that a set of economic and political interconnections has characterized much of the globe since the 16th century.
B. World-system theory assigns countries to different positions based on their economic and political clout.
C. World-system theory deals exclusively with non-Western, horticultural societies.
D. World-system theory focuses on wealth and power differentials that extend beyond individual countries.
E. French historian Fernand Braudel wrote about world-system theory.
Answer: C
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