{"product_id":"the-origin-of-capitalism-a-longer-view","title":"The Origin of Capitalism: A Longer View","description":"An expanded edition of the classic study on the history of capitalism—“a must read” for students of political theory and anyone interested in economic thought (Choice)\n\nHow did the dynamic economic system we know as capitalism develop among the peasants and lords of feudal Europe?\n\nIn The Origin of Capitalism, a now-classic work of history, Ellen Meiksins Wood offers readers a clear and accessible introduction to the theories and debates concerning the birth of capitalism, imperialism, and the modern nation state. Capitalism is not a natural and inevitable consequence of human nature, nor simply an extension of age-old practices of trade and commerce. Rather, it is a late and localized product of very specific historical conditions, which required great transformations in social relations and in the relationship between humans and nature.\n\nThis new edition is substantially revised and expanded, with extensive new material on imperialism, anti-Eurocentric history, capitalism and the nation-state, and the differences between capitalism and non-capitalist commerce. The author traces links between the origin of capitalism and contemporary conditions such as ‘globalization’, ecological degradation, and the current agricultural crisis.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1786630680\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1786630680.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Meiksins Wood, Ellen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43245131956285,"sku":"BVV.1786630680.G","price":10.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1786630680-0.jpg?v=1780435363","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-origin-of-capitalism-a-longer-view","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}