Bonfire of Illusions: The Twin Crises of the Liberal World
"A superb book which exhibits engaging though authoritative scholarship of a kind which is sadly too rare."Sociological Imagination"As one would expect from Callinicos, this book is forensic in its  detail and is a useful tool in the armoury of anyone who wishes to see  beyond the platitudes of the yellow press."Morning Star"A powerful critique; a serious engagement with a crucial contemporary debate."Political Studies Review"An important book for anybody wanting an introduction to how Marxist  political economy can help to understand the times in which we live."Marx and Philosophy"The crisis of 2007-9 is an event of historic importance that has  affected economy, society and politics. Callinicos analyses its causes  within the broader development of capitalism in recent decades.  Particularly relevant is his stress on financialisation as well as the  implications he draws regarding the balance of imperial power across the  world. Written with the author's customary skill, this is a welcome  contribution from the left to the public debate."Costas Lapavitsas, SOAS, University of London