Books matching: global capitalism and imperialism
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'How Europe Underdeveloped Africa' by Walter Rodney is a detailed analysis of the historical factors contributing to Africa's underdevelopment compared to the 'First World'. Rodney's writing style is described as accessible and informative, providing a chronological sequence of Africa's development and European interference. He delves into the impact of slavery and colonialism on African societies, highlighting the strategies employed by Europeans to exploit and suppress the continent. Rodney's work is considered a seminal piece on the legacy of European destruction in Africa, offering a broad background on the history of European involvement on the continent.
In contrast with the surging growth of the countries in the socialist camp and the development taking place, albeit much more slowly, in the majority of the capitalist countries, is the unquestionable...'Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism' by Vladimir Lenin provides a clear explanation of imperialism and capitalism. Lenin accurately predicted modern financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank. delves into topics such as financial predation, monopolies, and the exploitation of resources in Africa and Latin America by European imperialists.
Lenin's writing style in the book is dense but effective in getting his point across. He discusses how big companies evolved into monopolies through legal and illegal means, acquiring various branches of production and commercial sectors. highlights the ultra-privatization of globalized capital, the formation of monopolies, trusts, and cartels, and the influence of big industries on government systems.
The enormous growth of industry and the remarkably rapid process of concentration of production in ever-larger enterprises represent one of the most characteristic features of capitalism. Modern censu...- #3
Save:Sven Beckert's 'Empire of Cotton: A Global History' delves into the intricate history of cotton and its profound impact on the global economy and imperialism. Beckert meticulously traces the rise of cotton from its earliest beginnings, highlighting the intertwined relationship between cooperation between the state and business, globalization, and slavery that fueled the rapid expansion of the cotton industry. Through detailed research findings, Beckert narrates the story of how cotton production, processing, and trade evolved over five centuries, emphasizing the role of violence in supporting the system. He also explores the repercussions of industrialization on countries like India, where traditional spinning and cloth production were replaced by cotton farming, leading to devastating consequences such as famine.
Half a millennium ago, in a dozen small villages along the Pacific coast of what is today called Mexico, people spent their days growing maize, beans, squash, and chiles. There, between the Río Santia...
