Studies In The Theory Of Imperialism
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Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: minor nick/tear on fep, otherwise internally sound.
At the crossroads of political economy and global power, Studies in the Theory of Imperialism stands as one of the most rigorous and ambitious academic anthologies to emerge from the radical intellectual ferment of the early 1970s. Edited by Roger Owen and Bob Sutcliffe, this landmark collection assembles leading Marxist and heterodox economists, historians, and political theorists to interrogate imperialism not as a historical relic, but as a living, evolving force shaping the modern world — from colonial exploitation to neo-colonial dependency and capitalist expansion. The volume presents a constellation of perspectives that challenge orthodox economic thinking, drawing on the traditions of Marx, Lenin, Rosa Luxemburg, and other foundational thinkers whose portraits grace its pages. Each contributor argues with scholarly precision and political urgency, dissecting the structural relationships between advanced capitalist nations and the developing world. Owen and Sutcliffe's editorial vision ensures both coherence and breadth, making this collection an indispensable reference for students of political theory, economic history, and postcolonial studies — and leaving the reader to wrestle with a question as vital today as ever: can imperialism truly be theorised, or does it always exceed the frameworks we build to contain it?
Author: Roger Owen & Bob Sutcliffe
Format: Hardback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: minor nick/tear on fep, otherwise internally sound.
At the crossroads of political economy and global power, Studies in the Theory of Imperialism stands as one of the most rigorous and ambitious academic anthologies to emerge from the radical intellectual ferment of the early 1970s. Edited by Roger Owen and Bob Sutcliffe, this landmark collection assembles leading Marxist and heterodox economists, historians, and political theorists to interrogate imperialism not as a historical relic, but as a living, evolving force shaping the modern world — from colonial exploitation to neo-colonial dependency and capitalist expansion. The volume presents a constellation of perspectives that challenge orthodox economic thinking, drawing on the traditions of Marx, Lenin, Rosa Luxemburg, and other foundational thinkers whose portraits grace its pages. Each contributor argues with scholarly precision and political urgency, dissecting the structural relationships between advanced capitalist nations and the developing world. Owen and Sutcliffe's editorial vision ensures both coherence and breadth, making this collection an indispensable reference for students of political theory, economic history, and postcolonial studies — and leaving the reader to wrestle with a question as vital today as ever: can imperialism truly be theorised, or does it always exceed the frameworks we build to contain it?