Authoritarian Capitalism in the Age of Globalization (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Authoritarian capitalism is rapidly evolving, intensifying and spreading across the globe. This updated second edition book demonstrates that the recent resurgence of fascism and repressive democracies are connected to and symptomatic of the fundamental authoritarianism of capitalism. Analysing how marketization is promoting political authoritarianism across the world, Peter Bloom tells a story of authoritarian progress in which capitalist sovereignty is replacing liberal and social democracy. In doing so, Bloom rethinks the structural and discursive role of sovereign power within capitalism, illustrating how the free market relies upon a range of authoritarian political fantasies not just for its growth but for its very survival. This fully updated edition reveals how this had led to an evolution from corporate globalization to a new era of 'popular authoritarianism', based on the political competition between far-Right ethno-capitalism and politically repressive capitalist democracy. Exploring new perspectives such as "the commons" and "degrowth development", it points to new possibilities for resisting authoritarian capitalism and reinvigorating democracy. The unique insights in this book will prove invaluable for students and scholars of political science, economics, development and organization studies, international relations and sociology. It will also be of interest to practitioners concerned with globalization, political authoritarianism, and the expansion of the free market.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2023
Authors:	Peter Bloom
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	244
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-80220-460-5
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic systems > General
LSN:	1-80220-460-1
Barcode:	9781802204605

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