Semiperipheral development, as discussed in Chapter 2, is
A) the emergence of avant garde artistic styles
B) the implementation of adaptive technologies and organizational forms in some semiperipheral polities
C) the emergence of greedy politicians in city-states
D) the advocacy of flagellation as a means of spiritual purification
E) technologies that allow people to see themselves more clearly.

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Semiperipheral development refers to the implementation of adaptive technologies and organizational forms in some semiperipheral polities. This enables them to move towards a more central position in the world-system by increasing their economic power and productivity.

Semiperipheral Development, as Discussed in Chapter 2, Is