Evolutions of Capitalism
Historical Perspectives, 1200–2000
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Evolutions of Capitalism
Historical Perspectives, 1200–2000
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This ambitious collection follows the evolution of capitalism from its origins in 13th-century European towns to its 16th-century expansion into Asia, Africa and South America and on to the global capitalism of modern day. Written by distinguished historians and social scientists, the chapters examine capitalism and its critics and the level of variation and convergence in its operation across locations. The authors illuminate the aspects of capitalism that have encouraged, but also limited, social responsibility and environmental sustainability. Covering times, places and topics that have often been overlooked in the existing literature, this important contribution to the field of economic history charts the most comprehensive chronology of capitalism to date.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures and Tables
- Notes on Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Market as an Institution: Theory and History
- 3 Regulating Capitalism
- 4 Capitalism and State Ownership Models
- 5 Comparative and Connected Global Capitalism(s)
- 6 Capitalism, Imperialism and the Emergence of an Industrialized Global Economy
- 7 Religion and Capitalism
- 8 Capitalism and the Environment
- 9 Capitalism and Income Inequality
- 10 Conclusion
- Index