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The Origin of Capitalism,New
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Few questions of history have as many contemporary political implications as this deceptively simple one: how did capitalism come to be?In this clarifying work, Ellen Meiksins Wood refutes most existing accounts of the origin of capitalism, which, she argues, fail to recognize capitalism's distinctive attributes as a social system, making it seem a culmination of a natural human inclination to sell and buy.Wood begins with searching assessments of classical thinkers ranging from Adam Smith to Max Weber. She then explores the great Marxist debates among writers such as Paul Sweezy, Maurice Dobb, Robert Brenner, Perry Anderson, and E. P. Thompson. She concludes with her own account of capitalism's agrarian origin, challenging the association of capitalism with cities, the identification of 'capitalist' with 'bourgeois,' and conceptions of modernity and postmodernity derived from those assumptions.Only with a proper understanding of capitalism's beginning, Wood concludes, can we imagine the possibility of it ending.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Origin of Capitalism'? A: 'The Origin of Capitalism' explores how capitalism emerged as a distinct social system, challenging traditional views that see it as a natural human inclination.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ellen Meiksins Wood, a prominent scholar in the field of political economy.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'The Origin of Capitalism' was published on March 1, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 138 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the 1st edition of 'The Origin of Capitalism'.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in economics? A: While the book presents complex ideas, it is accessible to readers with a basic understanding of economics.
- Q: Does the book include historical analysis? A: Yes, it includes historical analysis of classical thinkers and Marxist debates regarding capitalism.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the agrarian origins of capitalism, the distinction between capitalist and bourgeois concepts, and the implications for modernity.