Authoritarian capitalism in the age of globalization

"Authoritarian capitalism is rapidly evolving, intensifying and spreading across the globe. This updated second edition book demonstrates that the recent resurgence of fascism and repressive democracies are connected to and symptomatic of the fundamental authoritarianism of capitalism. Analysin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bloom, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Northampton Edward Elgar Publishing 2023, 2023
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Collection: Edward Elgar eBooks Collection Business & Economics - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Contents: Preface to the second edition
  • 1. The rise of authoritarian capitalism in the twenty-first century
  • 2. Fantasizing authoritarian capitalism: A brief history
  • 3. Globalization and the desire for authoritarianism
  • 4. The market despots: The global capitalist fantasy of authoritarian nationalism
  • 5. Developing authoritarian capitalism: The global capitalist fantasy of authoritarian modernization
  • 6. The tyranny of (neo)liberal democracy: A global capitalist fantasy of authoritarian freedom
  • 7. A responsible global hegemony: The capitalist fantasy of authoritarian "good governance"
  • 8. Fighting for oppression: The battle between popular authoritarianism and repressive democracy
  • 9. Conclusion: Breaking free from authoritarian capitalism
  • References
  • Index
  • Includes bibliographical references and index