The Capitalist Mode of Power: Critical Engagements with the Power Theory of Value (RIPE Series in Global Political Economy)

The Capitalist Mode of Power is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional theories of political economy by arguing that capital can be understood as power and that finance is the only form of capital.

This edited volume offers a critical engagement with Nitzan and Bichler's theory, providing a detailed introduction to their novel thesis and exploring its implications in various contexts.

The book includes contributions from leading scholars who offer both theoretical insights and empirical analysis, balancing methodology and accessibility throughout.

With a focus on energy and global capitalization, US investment banks, trade and investment agreements between Canada, the US, and Mexico, and multinational corporations in Apartheid South Africa, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the thesis and its applications.

The Capitalist Mode of Power is an essential read for students and scholars of International Relations, Political Economy, Globalization, and Critical Theory, offering a new perspective on capital and power that challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh insights into the workings of global capitalism.