{"title":"Sven Beckert","description":"\u003cp\u003eSven Beckert is a distinguished historian known for his insightful exploration of global economic and social transformations. A professor at Harvard University, Beckert has made significant contributions to our understanding of capitalism's evolution and its far-reaching impacts on society. His work frequently appears in discussions on the history of capitalism and how it shapes the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is the book \u003cem\u003eEmpire of Cotton: A Global History\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers a compelling narrative on how cotton reshaped global economies. This groundbreaking book is part of our History \u0026amp; Military collection, offering a deep dive into the intricate relationships between capitalism, slavery, and industrialisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or someone looking to understand the intricacies of economic systems, Sven Beckert's writings provide an illuminating perspective. His books invite readers to explore the past's influence on the present, making complex historical narratives accessible and engaging. Discover his works and unravel the histories that have forged our modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"capitalism-by-sven-beckert-9780241269053","title":"Capitalism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant global narrative that unravels the defining story of the past thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Financial Times Book of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo other phenomenon has shaped human history as decisively as capitalism. It structures how we live and work, how we think about ourselves and others, how we organise our politics. Sven Beckert situates the story of capitalism within the largest conceivable geographical and historical framework in this fascinating new book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapitalism\u003c\/em\u003e, argues Beckert, was born global. Emerging from merchant communities across Asia, Africa and Europe, capitalism's radical recasting of economic life rooted itself only gradually. Then it burst onto the world scene, as European states and merchants built a powerful alliance that would propel them across the oceans. This epic drama corresponded at no point to an idealised dream of free markets. All along, state-backed institutions and imperial expansions shaped its dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapitalism\u003c\/em\u003e decentres the European perspective, highlighting agency, resistance, innovation and ruthless coercion around the world through to the present with the rise of Asian economies, particularly China. Sven Beckert doesn't merely add up capitalism's debits and credits in this monumental book, but allows us to think afresh about the past to help us re-imagine the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288390123756,"sku":"9780241269053","price":140.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ec8ad2099337424da711b45d1d472b19.jpg?v=1770632897"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sven-beckert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}