John Atkinson Hobson Bücher

Der Klassiker der sozialwissenschaftlichen Literatur Als das Werk 1902 erschien, war es die erste umfassende Darstellung jenes Phänomens, für das sich gerade der Name »Imperialismus« eingebürgert hatte. In wenigen Jahrzehnten hatte Großbritannien ein Imperium aufgebaut, das fast 40 Millionen Einwohner zählte. Die anderen Großmächte eiferten ihm nach und schufen sich gleichfalls Kolonialreiche. Überall in der Welt wurde um Einflußsphären gekämpft. Der Imperialismus war – mit den Worten des Verfassers – »die machtvollste Bewegung in der gegenwärtigen Politik der westlichen Welt«. Hobson hat diese Bewegung nicht nur beschrieben, er war zugleich ihr scharfer Kritiker. Sein Buch verstand er als eine »Studie über Sozialpathologie«. Er wandte sich vor allem gegen die Behauptung, imperiale Expansion sei notwendig, um der wachsenden einheimischen Industrie neue Absatzmärkte zu verschaffen. Demgegenüber vertrat er die Meinung, der Imperialismus diene weniger dem Export von Waren als von überschüssigem Kapital, dieser Kapitalüberschuß aber entstehe durch falsche Einkommensverteilung. Eine durchgreifende Sozialreform werde den Imperialismus überflüssig machen.

Focusing on the complexities of unemployment, this foundational work delves into its meaning, causes, and societal impacts while proposing potential remedies. Hobson critiques classical economic theories and anticipates the Neoclassical approach, making his insights particularly relevant for economists. The book includes chapters on measuring unemployment and exploring minor and root causes, alongside discussions on economic remedies and trade depression. This modern reissue also features an introductory chapter from Hobson's "Problems of Poverty," appealing to both scholars and collectors of economic literature.

Examining the dual nature of economic internationalism, Hobson explores both its benefits, like efficiency and lower consumer prices, and its drawbacks, including worker exploitation and local industry decline. He emphasizes the moral consequences of prioritizing profit, advocating for a more ethical approach to international economics that considers the welfare of individuals and the environment. This thought-provoking work raises critical questions about globalization and ethics, making it essential for those interested in the intersection of economics and morality.

Written by early socialist thinker J. A. Hobson, this 1902 critique delves into the implications of imperial policy and economics. It explores the consequences of imperialism on both the colonizers and the colonized, providing a thought-provoking analysis of the economic motivations behind imperial expansion and its effects on society. Hobson's insights challenge prevailing notions of the time, making it a significant work in the discourse on imperialism and its socio-economic impacts.

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First published in 1906, The Evolution of Modern Capitalism is a classic work of economic history by the renowned British economist John A. Hobson. Hobson traces the development of capitalism from its origins in medieval Europe through the industrial revolution and into the early twentieth century, exploring the political, social, and economic factors that drove its evolution.