Rethinking Imperialism [electronic resource] : A Study of Capitalist Rule /
Milios, J.author.
Sotiropoulos, D.author.
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.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Classical theories of Imperialism : a new interpretation of Capitalist rule, expansionism, capital export, the periodization and the "decline" of Capitalism -- Post World-War II "Metropolis-Periphery" theories of Imperialism -- Theories of Imperialism as alternatives to Classical and centre-Periphery approaches -- The state as a vehicle of both Capitalist expansionism and decolonization : historical evidence and theoretical questions -- Capitalist mode of production and social formation : conclusions concerning the organization of Capitalist power -- Capitalist mode of production and monopolies -- Is Imperialism the latest stage of Capitalism? : reflections on the question of periodization of Capitalism and stages of Capitalist development -- Internationalisation of capital -- Financialization : market discipline or Capital discipline? -- The "global" level, and the concept of Imperialist chain -- Epilogue : rethinking Imperialism and Capitalist rule.
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.
International relations.
Political economy.
Economic policy.
Economic theory.
Political science.
International Relations Theory.
International Political Economy.
Development Policy.
Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods.
Political Science.