The Twilight of the Nation State: Globalisation, Chaos and War

by Prem Shankar Jha

This groundbreaking book offers an in-depth historical perspective on the rise of capitalism, written by one of the leading scholars of the Global South. Arguing that globalization is generally poorly understood, Jha offers a new synthesis of political and economic theory that sheds light ont he consequences of rapid industrialization worldwide. Writing from outside the usual Western perspective, the book challenges many of the usual preconceptions about the impact of globalization. Jha argues that capitalism has developed in four major stages. With a foreword by Eric Hobsbawm, the book provides a detailed history of the rise of capitalism from its early days through the industrial revolution until today. Examining the role of the nation state, this book presents a truly unique perspective on globalization that will be of interest to all students of economic t heory and international relations.

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First published January 1, 2006