Globalization and Technocapitalism

Considers the global reach of a capitalist era, exploring the nature of 'technocapitalism' as grounded in various forms of accumulation, commodification, and corporate organization. This book also explores the manner in which globalization acquires fresh contextual features that become central to the macro-social dynamics of the 21st century.

'We hear about the "knowledge economy", watch the processes of financialization wreak havoc, grow concerned about the increasing involvement of corporations in all aspects of life. Suarez-Villa shows how these phenomena of 21st century capitalism are related, connecting them into a powerful theoretical framework. Refreshingly clear despite the nuanced and sophisticated analyses he develops his work is well-grounded in careful research and the broader literature. This is a ground-breaking work delivering a theory of contemporary capitalism that is at once original, persuasive, elegantly articulated, and likely correct.' - Joel Bakan, University of British Columbia, Canada

'Globalization and Technocapitalism is a must-read for anyone concerned with understanding the crisis of contemporary capitalism. Luis Suarez-Villa has combined immense research with acute analysis to produce one of the most important books in years.' Robert W. McChesney, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA 'Globalization and Technocapitalism provides a systematic critical analysis of the global commodification of intangibles, and clearly demonstrates how global capitalism is entangled with science and technology. The book is timely, as one way of digging ourselves out of the economic crisis is claimed to be growth.' - LSE Review of Books blog

Luis Suarez-Villa is Professor of Social Ecology, of Planning Policy and Design, and of Technology Studies at the University of California, Irvine, USA.