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The origin of capitalism : a longer view / Ellen Meiksins Wood.
LIBRA HB501 .W615 2002
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wood, Ellen Meiksins.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Capitalism--History.
- Capitalism.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- 213 pages ; 21 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Verso, 2002.
- Summary:
- 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 has been substantially revised and expanded, with several new chapters. It contains extensive new material, especially on imperialism, anti-Eurocentric history, capitalism and the nation-state and the differences between capitalism and non-capitalist commerce. The author also traces links between the origin of capitalism and contemporary conditions such as 'globalization, ' ecological degradation and the current agricultural crisis.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-131) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1859846807
- 1859843921
- OCLC:
- 49834210
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