Imperialism (Hobson)
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| Author | J.A. Hobson |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Political Science |
| Publisher | Cosimo |
| Released | 1902 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 386 |
| ISBN | ISBN 978-1-59-605250-5 |
Imperialism was a political-economic discourse written by John A. Hobson in 1902.
It essentially claimed that imperial expansion is driven by a search for new markets and investment opportunities overseas--the "taproot of imperialism" is not found in nationalistic pride, but industrial oligarchy. Hobson argued that imperialism is unnecessary and immoral; seeing imperialism as a result of the maldistribution of wealth in a capitalist society that created a desire to spread markets in search of profit.
This work gained Hobson an international reputation. It influenced such notable thinkers as Bukharin, Lenin, and Hannah Arendt.
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