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The New Imperialism
Distinguished Profess David Harvey
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Description for The New Imperialism
Paperback. Is it a sign of strength or of weakness that the US has suddenly shifted from a politics of consensus to one of coercion on the world stage? What was really at stake in the war on Iraq? Dealing with these questions, this book aims to build a conceptual framework to expose the underlying forces at work behind these momentous shifts in US policies. Series: Clarendon Lectures in Geography & Environmental Studies. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 294.
People around the world are confused and concerned. Is it a sign of strength or of weakness that the US has suddenly shifted from a politics of consensus to one of coercion on the world stage? What was really at stake in the war on Iraq? Was it all about oil and, if not, what else was involved? What role has a sagging economy played in pushing the US into foreign adventurism and what difference does it make that neo-conservatives rather than neo-liberals are now in power? What exactly is the relationship between US militarism abroad and domestic politics? ... Read more
People around the world are confused and concerned. Is it a sign of strength or of weakness that the US has suddenly shifted from a politics of consensus to one of coercion on the world stage? What was really at stake in the war on Iraq? Was it all about oil and, if not, what else was involved? What role has a sagging economy played in pushing the US into foreign adventurism and what difference does it make that neo-conservatives rather than neo-liberals are now in power? What exactly is the relationship between US militarism abroad and domestic politics? ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Clarendon Lectures in Geography & Environmental Studies
Condition
New
Weight
293g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199278084
SKU
V9780199278084
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Reviews for The New Imperialism
Review from previous edition 'The New Imperialism' merits the widest possible public. David Harvey is a social theorist known for a cool, analytical style born of interdisciplinary inquiry, coupled with a keen feeling for political significance. This book showcases his talent.'
The Boston Phoenix
'Harvey makes an important theoretical contribution to understanding contemporary empire's vicissitudes.'
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The Boston Phoenix
'Harvey makes an important theoretical contribution to understanding contemporary empire's vicissitudes.'
The Times ... Read more