Samir Amin
Samir Amin was an influential Egyptian-French Marxist economist and scholar. Born on September 3, 1931, in Cairo, Egypt, he was known for his work on the political economy of development and the global South. Amin's theories focused on the economic disparities between the North and South, dependency theory, and the concept of Eurocentrism. He authored numerous books and articles critiquing global capitalism and advocating for a more equitable world economic system. Samir Amin passed away on August 12, 2018.
Books
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1. Accumulation On A World Scale
"Accumulation On A World Scale" by Samir Amin is a thought-provoking analysis of the global capitalist system and the dynamics of accumulation. Amin explores the historical development of capitalism, its inherent contradictions, and the ways in which it perpetuates inequality and exploitation on a global scale. He argues that the capitalist system is fundamentally flawed and unsustainable, offering alternative perspectives on economic development and proposing radical changes to create a more equitable and just world.
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