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Global Capitalism: Its Fall and Rise in the Twentieth Century (Norton, 2006).
Reviews:
"Freiden's book - deep in factual information as it is, taught me one thing - beware of hubris. Unfortunately, hubris tends to be in the genetic make-up of world leaders. They should spend a while and look back on a century of economic and political gyrations - we can be quite sure that we have not yet seen the end of history. There is nothing pre-ordained about the march of globalization, continued benign economic conditions in the developed world and progress in social development in the rest of the world. It requires concerted communal action and a recognition that, with climate change, we may actually be butting up against a constraint that restricts our options for action." - Two Worlds Blogspot
"This book, nevertheless, remains a magisterial tour de force.
A highly recommended book for people striving to form their own - as ideologically neutral as possible - opinion on the process of globalisation. It is a long read, but it is a good read. And it can make up for years of widespread misinformed ignorance. It is worth the financial and intellectual investment." - Global Conditions
"In Global Capitalism, Jeffry Frieden makes a pioneering attempt at spelling out the key economic and political events that shaped the global economy during the last century. The task he sets for himself is not an easy one as he must clear away much of the meddlesome brush that stands in the way of illuminating the historical path to the present, yet at the same time, preserve enough of the actors and events that define the path as a unique one." - Journal of Economic History
"Magisterial" and "one of the most comprehensive histories of modern capitalism yet written." - New York Times Book Review
"For those unfamiliar with the contours of the major events that shaped the last 130 years, this book will provide a great initiation. It is written not only for scholars who lack enough of an interdisciplinary range to come to grips with the politics, history or economics but for as wide of an audience as possible." - Journal of International Economics (Forthcoming)
"Frieden has a wonderful way of weaving together politics and economics, micro and macro, past and present in an accessible narrative that is as even-handed and objective on the subject as you'll find." - Washington Post
"This book puts a historical context on all the present debates about globalisation and shows how politics is the ultimate determinant of economic success." - Irish Independent Review
For other reviews, see: L 'Espresso (in Italian) , Finance and Development, Economic Principals, Boston Magazine, Steve Goddard's History Wire, Library Journal and Booklist.
Discussions and Webcasts:
"Will Global Capitalism Fall Again?" Presentation to BRUEGEL, June 2006.
Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal
World Affairs Council of Northern California ( San Francisco, May 3, 2006)
Available for Purchase:
W.W. Norton's Website ($29.95 - Hardcover)
Amazon.com ($18.75 - Hardcover)