Evolutions of Capitalism: Historical Perspectives, 1200-2000

Hardback

Main Details

Title Evolutions of Capitalism: Historical Perspectives, 1200-2000
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Catherine Casson
Edited by Philipp Robinson Roessner
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:274
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreWorld history
Economic systems and structures
Economic history
ISBN/Barcode 9781529214802
ClassificationsDewey:330.12209
Audience
Professional & Vocational
General
Illustrations 8 Tables, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Bristol University Press
Imprint Bristol University Press
Publication Date 5 April 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Covering times, places and topics that have often been overlooked in the existing literature, this collection charts the most comprehensive chronology of capitalism to date. 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. Expert historians and social scientists examine the level of variation and convergence in its operation across locations and illuminate the aspects of capitalism that have encouraged, but also limited, social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

Author Biography

Catherine Casson is Senior Lecturer in Enterprise at the University of Manchester. Philipp Robinson Roessner is Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Manchester.

Reviews

"This carefully selected body of essays places the hegemonic metanarrative currently under survey, discussion and controversy by economic and social historians firmly and securely in the picture." Patrick Karl O'Brien, London School of Economics and University of London