The Economics of Empire: Genealogies of Capital and the Colonial Encounter

The Economics of Empire: Genealogies of Capital and the Colonial Encounter is a multidisciplinary intervention into postcolonial theory that constructs and theorizes a political economy of empire. It traces the financial genealogies associated with the colonial enterprise, strategies of economic precarity, the pedigrees of capital, and the narratives of exploitation that underlay and determined modern history. The scholars represented are postcolonial critics working in a range of disciplines, exploring the connections between empire and capital and the historical and political implications of that structural hinge. The book will be an excellent resource for students and researchers of Postcolonial Studies, Literature, History, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, and International Studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Economics of Empire: Genealogies of Capital and the Colonial Encounter is a groundbreaking multidisciplinary exploration into postcolonial theory that constructs and theorizes a political economy of empire. This comprehensive collection delves into the intricate financial genealogies linked to the colonial enterprise, the strategies of economic precarity, the origins of capital, and the narratives of exploitation that shaped and determined the course of modern history. As one of the pioneering efforts in postcolonial studies, this book aims to establish a symbiotic relationship between capitalism and colonialism, viewing them as interconnected structures that mutually propelled and sustained each other throughout the modern era. The scholars featured in this book are accomplished postcolonial critics from various disciplines, including Political Science, Sociology, History, Peace and Conflict Studies, Legal Studies, and Literary Criticism. They explore the intricate connections between empire and capital, as well as the historical and political implications of this structural hinge. By engaging with existing postcolonial and poststructuralist theory and criticism, these authors forge innovative intersectional and interdisciplinary frameworks to produce more nuanced understandings of imperialism, capitalism, and their interdependent relationship. This book serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars in Postcolonial Studies, Literature, History, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, and International Studies, among other fields.

The Economics of Empire: Genealogies of Capital and the Colonial Encounter is a groundbreaking multidisciplinary exploration into postcolonial theory that constructs and theorizes a political economy of empire. This comprehensive collection delves into the intricate financial genealogies linked to the colonial enterprise, the strategies of economic precarity, the origins of capital, and the narratives of exploitation that shaped and determined the course of modern history. As one of the pioneering efforts in postcolonial studies, this book aims to establish a symbiotic relationship between capitalism and colonialism, viewing them as interconnected structures that mutually propelled and sustained each other throughout the modern era. The scholars featured in this book are accomplished postcolonial critics from various disciplines, including Political Science, Sociology, History, Peace and Conflict Studies, Legal Studies, and Literary Criticism. They explore the intricate connections between empire and capital, as well as the historical and political implications of this structural hinge. By engaging with existing postcolonial and poststructuralist theory and criticism, these authors forge innovative intersectional and interdisciplinary frameworks to produce more nuanced understandings of imperialism, capitalism, and their interdependent relationship. This book serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars in Postcolonial Studies, Literature, History, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, and International Studies, among other fields.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367650483