Economists, historians and social scientists have offered a variety of conflicting answers to the issue of the beginnings of capitalism and these deviating answers imply different conceptualizations o
Marxist theory has developed in a number of conflicting and often contradictory ways. According to the authors, this is due in no small part to actual conflicts within the writings of Marx himself. Th
This book aims at presenting and assessing imperialism as a theoretical concept. It aims to provide acomprehensive evaluation, focusingspecifically on the tension between Marx’s the
The recent financial meltdown and the resulting global recession have rekindled debates regarding the nature of contemporary capitalism.This book analyses the ongoing financialization of the economy a
The recent financial meltdown and the resulting global recession have rekindled debates regarding the nature of contemporary capitalism. This book analyses the ongoing financialization of the economy
This title was first published in 2001. Investigating the consequences of restrictive austerity policies and the downsizing of the welfare state this edited collection reflects on possible ways out by
