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Comparing imperialism's treatment within political science to related fields like history or economics can also clarify distinct analytical approaches, enabling more targeted research or coursework in global affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"china-global-capitalism-building-international-solidarity-against-imperial-rivalry-9798888901380-new","title":"China in Global Capitalism: Building International Solidarity Against Imperial Rivalry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs the rivalry between the US and China enters a dangerous new phase, reaffirming the politics of anti-imperialism is a task more important than ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrom trade wars and pandemic politics to rioting workers, intercontinental balloons, and battles over TikTok, the US media tends to present contemporary China--when it's discussed at all--in sensationalist terms. 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