Rethinking Imperialism

Rethinking Imperialism. Rethinking ImperialismImperialism has become a key focus of debate about world politics in the post-9/11 world. This major new text provides a systematic reappraisal of the evolution of the phenomenon and the concept from the 19th century as the basis for a reassessment of Globalization and US hegemony in the world today.

Introduction.- What is Imperialism?.- Capitalism and the Origins of Imperialism.- Liberal Imperialism and Capitalist Expansion.- Classical Imperialism 1870-1945.- US Hegemony, the Cold War and the Post-War Boom.- Neo-Liberalism and US Imperialism in the Post-Cold War World.- Imperialism after 9/11: New Challenges to US Hegemony.- Conclusion: Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism Today. A clear, comprehensive and compelling assessment of the contemporary debate about empire and its relationship to the history of imperialism and the key classic theories.' - Andrew Gamble, University of Cambridge, UK 'Ray Kiely's wonderfully wide-ranging study ... has rethought an idea and opened up a discussion that should now move from the margins to the centre stage.' Michael Cox, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK '[T]he broad range of interlinked themes covered and the overall quality of the book make Rethinking Imperialism a vital addition to the revised literature on imperialism and empire' - Cemal Burak Tansel, POLITICAL STUDIES REVIEW

Forfattere: Ray Kiely	Utgave: ukjent
Språk: Engelsk	Sidetall: 240
ISBN: 9780230201064	Vekt: 433 g
Forlag: Palgrave Macmillan	Innbinding: Heftet
Utgitt: 2010	Veil. pris: 0 kr