Capitalism: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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Capitalism: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

Name: Capitalism: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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by James Fulcher

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Book Overview

What is capitalism? Is capitalism the same everywhere? Is there an alternative?

The word "capitalism" is one that is heard and used frequently, but what is capitalism really all about, and what does it mean? This Very Short Introduction addresses questions such as, "what is capital?" before discussing the history and development of capitalism through several detailed case studies, ranging from the tulipomania of 17th century Holland, the Great Depression of the 1930s, and in this new edition, the impact of the global financial crisis that started in 2007-08.

James Fulcher looks at the different forms that capitalism takes in Britain, Japan, Sweden, and the United States, and explores whether capitalism has escaped the nation-state by going global. It ends by asking whether there is an alternative to capitalism, discussing socialism, communal and cooperative experiments, and the alternatives prvsised by environmentalists.

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ISBN	9780198726074
Author	James Fulcher
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Genre	News & politics and Business
Format	Paperback
Published	August 2015
Edition	2
Language	ENG- English
Pages	160
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print