The Origin of Capitalism: A Longer ViewVerso Books, 16 feb 2016 - 216 pagina's In The Origin of Capitalism, a now-classic work of history, Ellen Meiksins Wood offers readers a clear and accessible introduction to the theories and debates concerning the birth of capitalism, imperialism, and the modern nation state. Capitalism is not a natural and inevitable consequence of human nature, nor 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 relationship between humans and nature. |
Inhoudsopgave
Acknowledgements | |
The Commercialization Model and Its Legacy | |
Marxist Debates | |
Marxist Alternatives | |
Commerce or Capitalism? | |
The Agrarian Origin of Capitalism | |
The Origin of Capitalist Imperialism | |
Capitalism and the Nation State | |
Modernity and Postmodernity | |
Conclusion | |
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