The Origin of Capitalism: A Longer View - Couverture souple

Wood, Ellen Meiksins

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1786630680 ISBN 13 : 9781786630681

Editeur : Verso Books, 2017

Synopsis

In this original and provocative book Ellen Meiksins Wood reminds us that capitalism is not a natural and inevitable consequence of human nature, nor is it simply an extension of age-old practices of trade and commerce. Rather, it is a late and localized product of very specific historical conditions, which required great transformations in social relations and in the human interaction with nature. This new edition is substantially revised and expanded, with extensive new material on imperialism, anti-Eurocentric history, capitalism and the nation-state, and the differences between capitalism and non-capitalist commerce. The author traces links between the origin of capitalism and contemporary conditions such as 'globalization', ecological degradation, and the current agricultural crisis.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Ellen Meiksins Wood, for many years Professor of Political Science at York University, Toronto, is the author of many books, including "Democracy Against Capitalism "and, with Verso, "The Pristine Culture of Capitalism, The Origin of Capitalism, Peasant-Citizen and Slave, Citizens to Lords, " "Empire of Capital "and "Liberty and Property."

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Verso Books
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1786630680
• ISBN 13: 9781786630681
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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