Rethinking Imperialism.

Imperialism has become a key focus of debate about world politics in the post-9/11 world. This major new text provides a systematic reappraisal of the evolution of the phenomenon and the concept from the 19th century as the basis for a reassessment of Globalization and US hegemony in the world today.
Introduction
What is Imperialism?
Capitalism and the Origins of Imperialism
Liberal Imperialism and Capitalist Expansion
Classical Imperialism 1870-1945
US Hegemony, the Cold War and the Post-War Boom
Neo-Liberalism and US Imperialism in the Post-Cold War World
Imperialism after 9/11: New Challenges to US Hegemony
Conclusion: Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism Today