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The Origin of Capitalism: A Longer View

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The Origin of Capitalism: A Longer View

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.

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 â€˜globalizationâ€™, ecological degradation, and the current agricultural crisis.

Country	USA
Author	Ellen Meiksins Wood
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Verso
EAN	9781859843925
Edition	Revised
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1859843921
Label	Verso
Manufacturer	Verso
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	213
PublicationDate	2002-07
Publisher	Verso
ReleaseDate	2002-06-17
Studio	Verso

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