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The Enigma of Globalization

A Journey to a New Stage of Capitalism

By Robert Went

Published August 1st 2006 by Routledge – 150 pages

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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.

Contents

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

Author Bio

Robert Went is at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Description: By Robert Went. 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...
Categories: Economic Theory & Philosophy, Political Economy, International Political Economy