82 SOCIAL SCIENTIST value. In the era of mathematical sophistication, perhaps a matrix is more acceptable than a ^able*. Fortunately, however, Sau once again abandons his theoretical sophistication and deals with the relationships between the various classes. He goes on to define the ruling classes as a ^^feudalism/capitalism/imperialism alliance" in which ^thc whole is far stronger than the sum total of individual parts". In his attempt to make this a broad classification for the Third World in general he is not able to comment on the relative strengths and he has perhaps more of Latin America in mind^when he says ^Imperialism (is) usually the dominant partner." In sum, the strength of the book is in its ability to develop a perspective out of past formulations. The weakness of the book lies in its ^unsuccessful attempts to theorise^ whenever past formulations leave questions unanswered. In other words, while it makes use of existing theories to develop a comprehensive framework in which to analyse world capitalism, it has very little insight to impart on the gaps in the theories of unequal exchange, imperialism and undcrdcvclopmcnt. NARENDAR PANI