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Political Economy and Global Capitalism

The 21st Century, Present and Future

Richard Westra editor Robert Albritton editor Bob Jessop editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Anthem Press

Published:1st Sep '07

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A timely and unique collection by a distinguished international and interdisciplinary group of shcolars who explore the present and future of the global political economy.

‘Political Economy and Global Capitalism’ is a timely and unique collection by a group of esteemed authors who explore the present and future of the global political economy.

This volume brings together original and timely writings by internationally renowned scholars that reflect on the current trajectories of global capitalism and, in the light of these, consider likely, possible or desirable futures. It offers theory-informed writing that contextualizes empirical research on current world-historic events and trends with an eye towards realizing a future of human, social and economic betterment.

'This is an illuminating collection of essays on where we are and where we might end up, from a distinguished international and interdisciplinary group of scholars and activists.'Stuart Elden, Associate Director of the International Boundaries Research Unit, Durham University'This book makes an important contribution to thinking about ways in which humanity can advance beyond the capitalist enrichment of the few at the expense of the many.'Simon Clarke, Director of the Russian Research Programme, University of Warwick'Far from heralding the end of history or geography, this excellent volume explores the temporalities and spatialities that are constitutive of capitalism today.'Noel Castree, School of Environment and Development, University of Manchester

ISBN: 9781843312796

Dimensions: 229mm x 153mm x 26mm

Weight: 454g

259 pages