
The Cash Nexus: Money and Power in the Modern World, 1700-2000 book by Niall Ferguson
By Niall FergusonThe Cash Nexus: Money and Power in the Modern World, 1700-2000 book by Niall Ferguson
Conventional wisdom has long claimed that economic change is the prime mover of political change, whether in the age of industry or Internet. But is it? Ferguson thinks it is high time we re-examined the link-the nexus, in Thomas Carlyle's phrase-between economics and politics. His central argument is that the conflicting impulses of sex, violence, and power are together more powerful than money. Among Ferguson's startling claims are: · Nothing has done more to transform the world economy than war, yet wars themselves do not have primarily economic causes. · The present age of economic globalization is coinciding-paradoxically-with political and military fragmentation. · Financial crises are frequently caused by unforeseen political events rather than economic fluctuations. · The relationship between prosperity and government popularity is largely illusory. · Since political and economic liberalization are not self-perpetuating, the so-called triumph of democracy worldwide may be short-lived. · A bold synthesis of political history and modern economic theory, Cash Nexus will transform the landscape of modern history and draw challenging conclusions about the prospects of both capitalism and democracy. Published By Basic Books on 2002-02-21
Book details
- Paperback
- 572 pages
- English
- 0465023266
- 9780465023264
About Niall Ferguson
niall ferguson is one of the world's most renowned historians and author of numerous books, including the square and the tower, the ascent of money, and ci Read More about Niall Ferguson
More Books By Niall Ferguson
The Cash Nexus: Money and Power in the Modern World, 1700-2000 book by Niall Ferguson
New Book
High Financier: The Lives and Time of Siegmund Warburg book by Niall Ferguson
New Book
The Square and the Tower: Networks and Power, from the Freemasons to Facebook book Niall Ferguson
New Book
The House of Rothschild #1: The House of Rothschild, Vol 1: Money's Prophets, 1798-1848 book by Niall Ferguson
New Book
The War of the World: Twentieth-Century Conflict and the Descent of the West book by Niall Ferguson
New Book
The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World book by Niall Ferguson
New Book
People who bought this also bought
"Stilettos on Gridiron" Women Getting a Feel for the Game with Former NFL Player Reginald "Reggie" Jones
Used Book
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind book by Daniel J. Siegel
New Book
AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order book by Kai-Fu Lee
New Book
Boundaries : When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life
New Book
Pause, Recharge, Refresh: Devotions to Energize a Pastor's Day-to-Day Ministry book by H. B. London
Used Book
Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders book by Jack D. Schwager
New Book
12,000 Words: A Supplement to Webster's Third new International Dictionary
Used Book
Mr. Jones, Meet the Master: Sermons and Prayers of Peter Marshall
Used Book
Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food book by Catherine Shanahan
New Book
The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms book by Vishen Lakhiani
New Book
Frommer's Buenos Aires (Frommer's Complete Guides)
Used Book
The Rules of Thinking: A Personal Code to Think Yourself Smarter, Wiser and Happier book by Richard Templar
New Book
Repositioning Asia : From Bubble to Sustainable Economy Book by Philip Kotler
Used Book
Results Now : How We Can Achieve Unprecedented Improvements in Teaching and Learning
Used Book
HBR's 10 Must Reads 2018: The Definitive Management Ideas of the Year from Harvard Business Review (with bonus article
New Book
Customers for Life: How to Turn That One-Time Buyer Into a Lifetime Customer
Used Book
Ethics in the Investment Profession: An International Survey
Used Book
Psychotherapy and Process: The Fundamentals of an Existential-Humanistic Approach
Used Book