Old World Trade Diasporas

What explains worldwide, historical patterns of trade diaspora dispersal? In the premodern period, trade diasporas were among the most important communities facilitating cross-cultural exchange over long distances. We argue that two general principles explain the proliferation of premodern trade dia...

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Main Authors: Lisa Blaydes, Christopher Paik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society for Sociological Science 2023-01-01
Series:Sociological Science
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Online Access:https://sociologicalscience.com/articles-v11-1-1/