The global political economy is inescapably cultural. Whether we
talk about the economic dimensions of the "war on terror," the
sub-prime crisis and its aftermath, or the ways in which new
information technology has altered practices of production and
consumption, it has become increasingly clear that these processes
cannot be fully captured by the hyper-rational analysis of
economists or the slogans of class conflict. This book argues that
culture is a concept that can be used to develop more subtle and
fruitful analyses of the dynamics and problems of the global
political economy.
Rediscovering the unacknowledged role of culture in the writings
of classical political economists, the contributors to this volume
reveal its central place in the historical evolution of post-war
capitalism, exploring its continued role in contemporary economic
processes that range from the commercialization of security
practices to the development of ethical tourism. The book shows
that culture plays a role in both constituting different forms of
economic life and in shaping the diverse ways that capitalism has
developed historically from its earliest moments to its most recent
challenges.
Providing valuable insights to a wide range of disciplines, this
volume will be of vital interest to students and scholars of
International Political Economy, Cultural and Economic Geography
and Sociology, and International Relations.
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