Empire with imperialism : the globalizing dynamics of neo-liberal capitalism / by James Petras ... [and others].

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The fragrance of imperialism -- 2. The economic basis of imperial power -- 3. The imperial state -- 4. Spoils of empire : the US in Latin America -- 5. The US Republic and the weight of empire -- 6. Dynamics of empire-building and imperial rule -- 7. The class dynamics of anti-imperialist politics -- 8. Dynamics of inter-imperialist rivalry -- 9. Russia and China in the empire : western imperialism at bay -- 10. Imperialism as local development -- 11. Imperialism as war : the neo-cons take action -- 12. Reflections on empire and imperialism.

"This work calls into question the assertion that global capitalism functions as an autonomous empire ruled only by the market and multinational corporations. In contrast, it is argued, the role of the imperial state is central in regard to the form taken by capitalist development. Within the context of a broad discussion that takes us from Latin America to Russia and China, to Iraq, and around the world, this work analyzes the economic base of imperial power and actions of the state in the maintenance and spread of empire. It also demonstrates the limits and costs of empire to the citizens of the United States."--BOOK JACKET.