Marxist Theories of Imperialism: A History

by Murray Noonan

Overview

For Marxists, imperialism is the highest stage of capitalism. Critical analysis of imperialism has been a feature of Marxist throughout the twentieth century. The conceptualising and theorising of imperialism by Marxists has evolved over time in response to developments in the global capitalist economy and in international politics. Murray Noonan here provides the first complete analysis of Marxist theories of imperialism in over two decades. Presenting three phases of imperialist theories, he analyses and compares 'Classical', 'Neo' and 'Globalisation-era' Marxist theories of imperialism. The book moves chronologically, tracking the origins of imperialism theorised by J.A. Hobson at the beginning of the twentieth century up to the present day. He critically identifies and engages with a new 'Globalisation-era' phase of Marxist imperialism theory. Through a detailed scholarly analysis of the history and evolution of these theories, Noonan offers vital new perspectives on imperialist theory and its relevance and application in the twenty-first century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784537494
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/30/2017
Series:	International Library of Historical Studies
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Murray Noonan is a visiting research fellow at the Alfred Deakin Research Institute, Deakin University. He holds a PhD from Victoria University, Melbourne.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Three Phases of Marxist Imperialist Theory: Evolution of a Concept
Imperialism as Aberration: The Reformists Hobson, Hilferding and Kautsky
Imperialism as Unavoidable Consequence of Capitalist Development: The Revolutionaries Luxemburg, Bukharin and Lenin
Paul Sweezy and Paul Baran: The Founders of Neo-Marxist Imperialism Theory
Andrew Gunter Frank: Underdevelopment, Dependency and Disenchantment
Immanuel Wallerstein and Modern World System: Hegemony and the Long Wave Cycles of Capitalism
Samir Amin: A Bridge from Neo-Marxism to 'Globalisation-Era' Marxist Theorising
Empire According to Hardt and Negri
The Big Three: Globalisation, Empire, State and the Third Phase of Marist Imperialism Theory
Conclusion: The Three Phases of Marxist Imperialist Theory: Evolution of a Concept