A succinct introduction to the history of capitalism by the renowned political theorist.

Analyzes the workings of the system of capitalism and examines the impact of capitalism on economic, social and political conditions.

A succinct introduction to the history of capitalism by the renowned political theorist. In this short, highly readable book, the master of world-systems theory

The rise of capitalism to global dominance is still largely associated – by both laypeople and Marxist historians – with the industrial capitalism that made