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Sam Chian on the Biography and Impact of Immanuel Wallerstein

How did Immanuel Wallerstein’s early work in Africa shape the world-systems theory we know today? In this interview, we sit down with sociologist and educator Sam Chian to discuss the intellectual evolution of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers. While Wallerstein is famous for his analysis of global capitalism, his roots as an Africanist are often overlooked. Key Topics Covered: Wallerstein the Africanist: Moving beyond world-systems theory to understand his foundational research in Africa. Ideology & Sociology: How social studies and economics intersect to explain contemporary global structures. Research Insights: A look into Chian’s published work for the Review of African Political Economy. About Sam Chian Sam Chian is an educator based in Oslo, Norway, where he teaches Economics and Social Studies at the upper secondary level. He holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). As a researcher, he has contributed to the Review of African Political Economy (ROAPE), specifically investigating the career and intellectual development of Immanuel Wallerstein. Relevant Links & Resources: doi.org/10.62191/ROAPE-2025-0001 doi.org/10.5195/jwsr.2025.1304 doi.org/10.1007/s12108-025-09671-5 Follow our channel for more interviews on political economy and sociology. Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here. Please support our Patreon:   / varnvlog   Host: C. Derick Varn ( X: @varnvlog Bluesky @varnvlog.bsky.social) Intro Musics: Spaceship Revolution by Etienne Roussel (Solo Intro), Bitterlake (Political Intro), Bitterlake (Strange Intro), The Siege of Kalameth by Jon Björk (Main Show Intro), Teknique by Anthony Earls (Nailing It Down Intro). Outro Music: Let Down by Issue AB Intro and Outro Video Design: C. Derick Varn (Main Show Intro, Show Outro), Djene Bajalan (Solo Intro, Political Intro, Space Outro), Bitterlake (Strange Intro) Art Design: Corn (  / cornflow  ) and C. Derick