Rethinking Imperialism [Paperback]

Imperialism has become a key focus of debate about world politics in the post-9/11 world. This major new text provides a systematic reappraisal of the evolution of the phenomenon and the concept from the 19th century as the basis for a reassessment of Globalization and US hegemony in the world today.

Introduction.- What is Imperialism?.- Capitalism and the Origins of Imperialism.- Liberal Imperialism and Capitalist Expansion.- Classical Imperialism 1870-1945.- US Hegemony, the Cold War and the Post-War Boom.- Neo-Liberalism and US Imperialism in the Post-Cold War World.- Imperialism after 9/11: New Challenges to US Hegemony.- Conclusion: Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism Today.

RAY KIELY is Professor of International Politics, Queen Mary University of London, UK.

• A lively and challenging introduction to imperialism in the modern world
  
• Engages with contemporary thinkers from across the political spectrum
  
• Fully up to date: analyses US hegemony in light of 9/11 and the global economic crisis