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James Fulcher is a sociologist and academic who has taught at the University of Leicester and the University of Tokyo. His research focuses on the sociology of work, economic systems, and the development of capitalism.
Known for: Capitalism: A Very Short Introduction
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Capitalism: A Very Short Introduction
This concise introduction explores the nature, history, and global variations of capitalism. James Fulcher examines what capitalism is, how it emerged, and how it has evolved through industrialization, globalization, and financial crises. The book also considers the social and political consequences of capitalism and asks whether viable alternatives exist.
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Origins of Capitalism
Capitalism did not spring into existence fully formed; it evolved out of earlier modes of production and exchange. To understand its roots, we have to go back to medieval Europe, where feudal economies governed the distribution of wealth and labor. Under feudalism, production was primarily local and...
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Industrial Capitalism
If the origins of capitalism were commercial, its defining transformation was industrial. The Industrial Revolution in eighteenth-century Britain revolutionized production itself. Machines replaced manual labor, factories centralized workers, and technology increased output beyond imagination. But m...
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About James Fulcher
James Fulcher is a sociologist and academic who has taught at the University of Leicester and the University of Tokyo. His research focuses on the sociology of work, economic systems, and the development of capitalism.
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