The origin of capitalism : a longer view

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The origin of capitalism : a longer view

Ellen Meiksins Wood

Verso, 2002

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First published as: The origin of capitalism. [New York] : Monthly Review Press, 1999

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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.

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  • NCID
    BA5710354X
  • ISBN
    • 1859846807
    • 9781859843925
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    213 p.
  • Size
    19 cm
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