Which statement explains why Immanuel Wallerstein's classification is preferred by sociologist?
A)Wallerstein's classification uses neutral terms that allow his classification of nations to be less biased and appear less ethnocentric.
B)Wallerstein's classification uses the United States as a point of comparison so that people can understand what he is saying.
C)The former Cold War era classifications are outdated and no longer accurately show the economic state of individual nations.
D)Wallerstein's classification is based more on sociological data than economic data, and because of that, applies to the field of sociology better than the Cold War era classification.

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Wallerstein's classification uses neutral terms like "core," "periphery," and "semi-periphery," which are less biased and ethnocentric compared to Cold War era terms like "First World" and "Third World."

Which Statement Explains Why Immanuel Wallerstein's Classification Is Preferred by Sociologist