
The Enigma of Globalization
A Journey to a New Stage of Capitalism
Robert Went(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
164 pages
978-0-415-40646-8 (ISBN)
Description
Globalization is theorized in this book as an emerging new stage of capitalism. Robert Went takes us on a journey from the historical roots of globalization through to its relevance in the modern day.
The Enigma of Globalization is a timely addition to an important debate and covers such themes as:
* International trade
* Free trade and international movement of capital
* The role of the world economy
This accessible and intriguing book is a must, not only for students and academics working in the field, but will also prove an interesting read for all those with a general interest in the modern global political economy.
The Enigma of Globalization is a timely addition to an important debate and covers such themes as:
* International trade
* Free trade and international movement of capital
* The role of the world economy
This accessible and intriguing book is a must, not only for students and academics working in the field, but will also prove an interesting read for all those with a general interest in the modern global political economy.
Reviews / Votes
'In either agreement or disagreement with some of the author's views, readers will find this study a very interesting one. Robert Went's book is a thought provoking piece in heterdox economies and a valuable contribution in the current debate about the merits and downsides of globalization.' - Federico Guerrero, University of Nevada, Reno, USAMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate and Professional
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-40646-8 (9780415406468)
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Person
Robert Went is at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Content
1. Approximating Globalization 2. The Genesis and Contemporary Comeback of the Theory of Free Trade 3. The Combination of Free Trade and Free Capital Flows: Theories of Imperialism 4. The Circuit of Social Capital 5. Capitalism and Stages of Accumulation 6. Globalization: a New Stage of Capitalism