Capitalism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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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 proposed by environmentalists.
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What is capitalism? Is capitalism the same all over? Is there an alternative?

The word “capitalism” is one that may be heard and used incessantly, but what is capitalism actually 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 have an effect on 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 USA, and explores whether capitalism has escaped the nation-state by going global. It ends by asking whether there is a substitute for capitalism, discussing socialism, communal and cooperative experiments, and the alternatives proposed by environmentalists.

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The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press accommodates hundreds of titles in almost each and every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the easiest way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
James Fulcher looks at the different forms that capitalism takes in Britain, Japan, Sweden, and the USA, and explores whether capitalism has escaped the nation-state by going global. It ends by asking whether there is a substitute for capitalism, discussing socialism, communal and cooperative experiments, and the alternatives proposed by environmentalists.
About the series: These pocket-sized books are the easiest way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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