The Super-Rich - by S Haseler (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In The Super-Rich, Stephen Haseler describes the dangerous growing tensions caused throughout the West by the triumphant new global capitalism. In a book for students of politics, economics and sociology, and the general reader, he outlines how a new global super-rich caste has emerged during a period in which the traditional 'middle-class' is facing serious insecurity and income loss. He argues that this new super-rich capitalism, if not balanced by a renewal of the state and community, will not only destroy politics and governance, but democracy as well, and he shows exactly how the European Union, and other embryonic 'regional' super-states, can combat these excesses of globalization, and restore a more 'social democratic' society.

Review Quotes

'...catchy and easy to read volume.' - Anthony L. Smith, ASEAN Economic Bulletin

'...should be essential reading.' - Peregrine Worsthorne, New Statesman

About the Author

Stephen Haseler is Professor of Government at London Guildhall University.