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J. A. Hobson's critical treatise on the practice of imperialism -
whereby countries acquire territories for economic gain - is a
classic in its field. This edition includes all of the author's
original charts and illustrations. Published at the opening of the
20th century, while colonial imperialism still held decisive sway
as a political and social practice, Hobson's treatise caused
shockwaves in economics for its condemnation of a procedure long
considered irreproachable. While Hobson acknowledges that
imperialism is often supported by a sense of nationalistic pride
and achievement - as with the British Empire's colonial imperialism
- he identifies capitalist oligarchy as the true motivation behind
imperialistic ventures. Owners of productive capital, such as
factories, generate a large surplus which they desire to reinvest
in further factories; this prompts imperialist expansion into
foreign lands.
In his Preface to the 1902 first edition of Imperialism: A Study,
imperial critic J.A. Hobson demonstrates his prophetic talents by
noting, just as the Victorian age was ending and World War I was
brewing, that "Imperialism has been adopted as a more or less
conscious policy by several European States and threatens to break
down the political isolation of the United States." Though the book
speaks mostly of British imperialism of the period, Hobson
inevitably explores the general principals-and hidden motives-of
imperialist policy. Hobson covers: . the commercial value of
imperialism . imperialism as an outlet for population . economic
parasites of imperialism . imperialist finance . moral and
sentimental factors . and much more. With imperialism again a hot
topic in the political arena, Hobson's treatise continues to lend
invaluable, necessary insight into a complex ideology. British
writer JOHN ATKINSON HOBSON (1858-1940) was an historian and
economist as well as a popular lecturer on the topics. His other
books include The Evolution of Modern Capitalism (1894), The
Economics of Distribution (1900), The Economics of Unemployment
(1922), and the autobiographical Confessions of an Economic Heretic
(1938).
Originally published in 1902, this study expands on the ideas of
imperialism which were a key focus of many countries in the early
twentieth century, particularly in Great Britain. Hobson starts by
outlining the economic origins of imperialism with an analysis on
methodology and results, before delving into the theory and
practice of Imperialism and its political significance at the turn
of the century. This edition was first published in 1938 and was
completely revised to reflect the changes that occurred in world
history from first publication. This title will be of interest to
students of Politics or History.
First published in 1922, Hobson's study of the depression and
resulting unemployment in the aftermath of the First World War is a
far-sighted analysis which looks beyond the consequences of the war
itself, at the root economic causes of the crisis. Dealing with
issues such as the failure of consumption, trade fluctuations, the
balance of spending and saving, and spiralling credit as factors
which lay at the root of the depression, Hobson's study is a
document of considerable economic, social and historical value,
which still has much to teach the modern reader, whether interested
layperson or student of economics.
First published in 1927, Hobson's treatise on industrial conflict
analyses the nature and causes of industrial disputes with the aim
of finding an equitable means of settling them. Assessing the
notion of a fair wage within the context of the pool of wealth,
Hobson sets about creating a peace policy for industry. Set against
the backdrop of economic downturn and struggle in the interwar
years, in the years preceding the great depression, this is work of
social, historical and economic interest.
First published in 1930, this book endeavours to trace and express
the relations between economic and human values, between wealth and
life. Hobson studies everything from the role of production
processes and consumption in the determination of human welfare; to
the changing attitudes of economic science towards ethical
considerations; as well as the tendency of organised society to
exercise a control of economic processes in the interests of
equity, humanity, and social order. Part I of the book deals with
an attempt to provide an intelligible and consistent meaning for
human value and welfare. Part II sketches the emergence of an
economic science and its formal relations to ethics. Part III
discusses the ethical significance of certain basic factors in the
modern economic system, especially property and market processes.
Part IV is addressed to the notion of industrial peace and progress
in the light of modern humanism, with especial regard to the new
problems emerging in a world becoming conscious of its widening
unity.
First published in 1922, Hobson's study of the depression and
resulting unemployment in the aftermath of the First World War is a
far-sighted analysis which looks beyond the consequences of the war
itself, at the root economic causes of the crisis. Dealing with
issues such as the failure of consumption, trade fluctuations, the
balance of spending and saving, and spiralling credit as factors
which lay at the root of the depression, Hobson's study is a
document of considerable economic, social and historical value,
which still has much to teach the modern reader, whether interested
layperson or student of economics.
First published in 1931, this is an attempt by the great economist
J. A. Hobson to analyse the relations between economics and
religion. After considering the origins of the conflicts and
compromises between God and Mammon in the life of primitive man,
the author concerns himself primarily with medieval and modern
Christianity and the business climate and ethos corresponding with
these periods. In particular he focuses upon Catholicism and
Protestantism, before considering the attitude of the church
towards modern economic movements.
First published in 1938 this Routledge Revival is a reissue of the
autobiography of influential economist J. A. Hobson. A
comprehensive work, it details many aspects of his life including
his background, influences, ethical principles, philosophy and
religion. In a life which spanned great social, political and
economic change - not least that brought about in the aftermath of
the first world war - Hobson's humanist economic philosophy had a
lasting impact upon economic and sociological thought.
First published in 1914 and reissued with a new introduction in
1992, Work and Wealth is a seminal vision of Hobson's liberal
utopian ideals, which desired to demonstrate how economic and
social reform could transform existing society into one in which
the majority of the population, as opposed to a small elite, could
find fulfillment.
Hobson attacked conventional economic wisdom which made a
division between the cost of production and the utility derived
from consumption. Far from being necesarily arduous, Hobson argued
that work had the potential to bring about immense utility and
enrichment. The qualitative, humanist work argues in favour of a
new form of capitalism to minimise cost and maximise utility.
First published in 1913, this Routledge Revivals title reissues J.
A. Hobson's seminal analysis of the causal link between the rise in
gold prices and the increase in wages and consumer buying power in
the early years of the Twentieth Century. Contrary to the
assertions of some notable contemporary economists and businessmen,
Hobson contended that the relationship between gold prices and
wages (and the resulting social unrest across much of Europe) was
in fact much more complex than it initially appeared and that there
were significantly more important factors in the rise of
contemporary wealth, such as the rapid enlargement of state
enterprise and joint stock companies; a wide extension of banking
and general financial apparatus; and the opening of profitable
fields of investment for the development of underdeveloped
countries, which helped raise the rate of interest and profits.
This Routledge Revival sees the reissue of a seminal work by
British economist, sociologist and academic John A. Hobson,
elucidating his views on a variety of topics across the social
sciences. He makes particular reference to the struggle between the
disinterested urge of the social scientist and the interests and
other motive forces which tend to influence and mould his processes
of inquiry. The work is split into three parts, focussing upon
free-thinking, economics and political ethics respectively.
First published in 1931, L. T. Hobhouse is an amalgamation of the
late social philosopher L. T. Hobhouse's personal life and academic
work. The first part of this volume is a brief biography by Mr. J.
A. Hobson, with added impressions by personal friends and
colleagues. It is followed by an account of his philosophy and
sociology written by Professor Morris Ginsberg, his pupil and
successor at the London School of Economics. Third section consists
of some collected essays illustrative of his various capacities and
interests. This book will be of interest to students of philosophy
and sociology.
Hobson's The Evolution of Modern Capitalism was first published in
1894, although this reissue is of the fourth edition, published in
1926. The work traces the developments in trade and industry which
characterised the first decades of the twentieth century. In the
first part, Hobson deals with the origins and structure of modern
capitalism, including the development of the machine industry, the
changing structure of trades and markets, and the effects of these
on workers and consumers. The final supplementary chapter considers
the impact of World War I on this changing economy, and the
'disturbance, recovery and readjustments' which the war
necessitated. This is a classic work of importance to economic
historians and those with a particular interest in the history of
capitalism.
First published in 1915, Towards International Government considers
the consequences of war for global diplomacy and the alliance
system. Hobson argues that, to reduce armaments and the possibility
of another world war, an organisational structure of international
government must be put into place. An extension of the League of
Nations, Hobson proposes that this council would need to hold
legislative powers enabling it to impose economic sanctions and, if
necessary, the ability to deploy an international force. This is a
fascinating and exceptionally forward-thinking work, of great
importance to economic and political historians of the twentieth
century.
First published in 1921, Problems of a New World deals with the
economic and political issues that arose from the First World War.
The first three parts of the study consider the world before the
war, and the interests, purposes and ideals which influenced the
national psyche during the years which followed. In the final two
parts, Hobson assesses the political and economic conditions
confronted by the post-war world, with a particular focus on the
impact of war on industry, labour and the ideals of nationhood.
This is an important work, of great interest to modern European and
economic historians and students.
First published in 1927, Hobson's treatise on industrial conflict
analyses the nature and causes of industrial disputes with the aim
of finding an equitable means of settling them. Assessing the
notion of a fair wage within the context of the pool of wealth,
Hobson sets about creating a peace policy for industry. Set against
the backdrop of economic downturn and struggle in the interwar
years, in the years preceding the great depression, this is work of
social, historical and economic interest.
First published in 1930, this book endeavours to trace and express
the relations between economic and human values, between wealth and
life. Hobson studies everything from the role of production
processes and consumption in the determination of human welfare; to
the changing attitudes of economic science towards ethical
considerations; as well as the tendency of organised society to
exercise a control of economic processes in the interests of
equity, humanity, and social order. Part I of the book deals with
an attempt to provide an intelligible and consistent meaning for
human value and welfare. Part II sketches the emergence of an
economic science and its formal relations to ethics. Part III
discusses the ethical significance of certain basic factors in the
modern economic system, especially property and market processes.
Part IV is addressed to the notion of industrial peace and progress
in the light of modern humanism, with especial regard to the new
problems emerging in a world becoming conscious of its widening
unity.
First published in 1931, this is an attempt by the great economist
J. A. Hobson to analyse the relations between economics and
religion. After considering the origins of the conflicts and
compromises between God and Mammon in the life of primitive man,
the author concerns himself primarily with medieval and modern
Christianity and the business climate and ethos corresponding with
these periods. In particular he focuses upon Catholicism and
Protestantism, before considering the attitude of the church
towards modern economic movements.
First published in 1938 this Routledge Revival is a reissue of the
autobiography of influential economist J. A. Hobson. A
comprehensive work, it details many aspects of his life including
his background, influences, ethicical principles, philosophy and
religion. In a life which spanned great social, political and
economic change - not least that brought about in the aftermath of
the first world war - Hobson's humanist economic philosophy had a
lasting impact upon economic and sociological thought.
First published in 1930, John Hobson's study deals with the
economic dilemmas generated in the early twentieth century by the
advent of mass production. Namely the over-production and surfeit
of goods and the resultant failure of the expansion of markets
leading to record levels of mass unemployment. Seeking a solution
to this dilemma, Hobson analyses all aspects of the problem:
income, uses of the surplus, underconsumption, markets and
distribution, and internationalism. The study also explores
theories concerning economies of rationalisation, both in terms of
productivity and consumption.
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