Part of the Hardware glossary: An adapter is a physical device that allows one hardware or electronic interface to be adapted (accommodated without loss of function) to another hardware or electronic interface.
What is dependency theory? A: Dependency theory is the way that the state of an economy develops as a direct result of external forces. Political, economic and cultural factors may influence the way that the economy develops using the dependency theory. Continue Reading.
World Systems Theory, like dependency theory, suggests that wealthy countries benefit from other countries and exploit those countriesâ citizens. In contrast to dependency theory, however, this model recognizes the minimal benefits that are enjoyed by low status countries in the world system.