Rethinking Imperialism : A Study of Capitalist Rule

This book aims at presenting and assessing imperialism as a theoretical concept. It aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation, focusing specifically on the tension between Marx's theoretical system of the Critique of Political Economy and the theories of capitalist expansion and domination.

Introduction Classical Theories of Imperialism: A New Interpretation of Capitalist Rule, Expansionism, Capital Export, the Periodization and the ''Decline'' of Capitalism Post World-War II ''Metropolis-Periphery'' Theories of Imperialism Theories of Imperialism as Alternatives to Classical and Metropolis-Periphery Approaches The State as a Vehicle of both Capitalist Expansionism and Decolonization. Historical Evidence and Theoretical Questions Capitalist Mode of Production and Social Formation. Conclusions Concerning the Organization of Capitalist Power Capitalist Mode of Production and Monopolies Is Imperialism the Latest Stage of Capitalism? Reflections on the Question of Periodization of Capitalism and Stages of Capitalist Development Internationalisation of Capital Financialization: Market Discipline or Capital Discipline? The ''Global'' Level, and the Concept of Imperialist Chain Epilogue: Rethinking Imperialism and Capitalist Rule