Rethinking imperialism : a study of capitalist rule / John Milios and Dimitris P. Sotiropoulos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mēlios, Giannēs.

Contributor:

Sotiropoulos, Dimitris P., 1975-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Capitalism.

Economics.

Marxian economics.

Imperialism.

Physical Description:

viii, 248 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Basingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.

Summary:

"This book aims at presenting and assessing imperialism as a theoretical concept. It aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation, focusing specifically on the tension between Marx's theoretical system of the Critique of Political Economy and the theories of capitalist expansion and domination. For over a century 'imperialism' has been a key concept in Left theory and politics, connoting both the aggressiveness and the characteristics of modern capitalism. This book aims at presenting and assessing imperialism as a theoretical concept. Since a variety of different definitions are assigned to the notion of imperialism, it is necessary to put to the test the rigour of these definitions. The authors of this volume provide a comprehensive evaluation, focussing specifically on the tension between Marx's theoretical system of the Critique of Political Economy and the theories of capitalist expansion and domination that emerge out of the various discourses on imperialism. This book is indispensable reading for post-graduates studying Political Economy and for all those seeking to understand the workings of capitalism"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part I Theories of Imperialism as a Periodization and Interpretation of Capitalism: Some Open Theoretical Questions 7

1 Classical Theories of Imperialism: A New Interpretation of Capitalist Rule, Expansionism, Capital Export, the Periodization and the 'Decline' of Capitalism 9

2 Post-World War II 'Metropolis-Periphery' Theories of Imperialism 33

3 Theories of Imperialism as Alternatives to Classical and Centre-Periphery Approaches 54

Part II Theories of Imperialism vis

̉vis Marx's Critique of Political Economy 89

4 The State as a Vehicle of both Capitalist Expansionism and Decolonization: Historical Evidence and Theoretical Questions 91

5 Capitalist Mode of Production and Social Formation: Conclusions Concerning the Organization of Capitalist Power 103

6 Capitalist Mode of Production and Monopolies 112

7 Is Imperialism the Latest Stage of Capitalism? Reflections on the Question of Periodization of Capitalism and Stages of Capitalist Development 121

Part III National Territory and International Space: Internationalization of Capital, Financialization and Imperialist Chain 145

8 Internationalization of Capital 147

9 Financialization: Market Discipline or Capital Discipline? 167

10 The 'Global' Level and the Concept of Imperialist Chain 184.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780230221000

0230221009

OCLC:

308174405