According to Wallerstein (1982, 2004), what are the three structural positions of the modern world system?

A. core, periphery, and semiperiphery
B. metropole, satellite, and semi-satellite
C. state, nation-state, and nation
D. wealth, power, and prestige
E. preliterate, nonliterate, and literate


Answer: A

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