Kettell, Steven and Sutton, Alex (2013) New imperialism : toward a holistic approach. International Studies Review, Volume 5 (Number 2). pp. 243-258. doi:10.1111/misr.12033 ISSN 1521-9488.

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Abstract

A prominent theme in scholarly analyses of contemporary international affairs concerns the extent to which the unrivalled power and activities of the United States can be said to constitute a form of imperialism. Typically, the contours of this debate center on the ostensible differences between “old” and “new” varieties of imperialist practice. Yet the concept of “new imperialism” remains one on which little consensus exists. Wide differences of opinion on its origins, dynamics, and characteristics are evident, as is an analytical bifurcation between distinct “economic” and “geopolitical” explanations. This absence of conceptual unity leads to accounts of new imperialist strategy that are partial, limited, and incomplete. If the theoretical value of new imperialism is to be realized, a more holistic approach is needed. To this end, some of the key differences between the contexts of new and old imperialism are explored.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Journal or Publication Title:	International Studies Review
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.
ISSN:	1521-9488
Official Date:	2013
Dates:	Date Event 2013 Published
Volume:	Volume 5
Number:	Number 2
Page Range:	pp. 243-258
DOI:	10.1111/misr.12033
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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