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Extractive capitalism how commodities and cronyism drive the global economy

"Laleh Khalili reflects on the hidden stories behind late capitalism, from seafarers abandoned on debt-ridden container ships to the nefarious reach of consultancy firms and the cronyism that drives record-breaking profits. Piercing, wry, and constantly revealing, Khalili brings vividly to light the...

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Main Author: Khalili, Laleh (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Verso, 2025.
Subjects:
Commercial products.
Capitalism.
Capitalism > Political aspects.
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Summary:"Laleh Khalili reflects on the hidden stories behind late capitalism, from seafarers abandoned on debt-ridden container ships to the nefarious reach of consultancy firms and the cronyism that drives record-breaking profits. Piercing, wry, and constantly revealing, Khalili brings vividly to light the dark truths behind the world's most voracious industries"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:pages ; cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781836740285
183674028X
Author Notes:Laleh Khalili teaches at the University of Exeter, United Kingdom. She has written on globalization, capital, and neocolonialism, contributing regularly to the London Review of Books. She has also worked as a consultant and engineer. Her books include Sinews of War and Trade: Shipping and Capitalism in the Arabian Peninsula, Heroes and Martyrs of Palestine: The Politics of National Commemoration, and The Corporeal Life of Seafaring.

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