A Very Short Introduction
James Fulcher
The word ‘capitalism’ is one that is heard and used frequently, but what is capitalism really all about, and what does it mean? This Very Short Introduction James Fulcher addresses questions such as ‘what is capital?’ before discussing the history and development of capitalism through several detailed case studies, ranging from the tulipomania of 17th century Holland, the Great Depression of the 1930s. In this new edition he discusses the fundamental impact of the global financial crises of 2007–8 and what it has meant for capitalism worldwide.