1 / 7Extractive Capitalism: How Commodities and Cronyism Drive the Global Economy
Drive: Extractive Capitalism is Laleh Khalili’s book about the role of extraction, commodities and corporate power in the global economy. Its publisher description ranges from oil and shipping to low-cost labour, consultancy firms and cronyism.
At a glance
- Examines how commodities and extraction underpin the global economy.
- Publisher description covers oil, resource extraction, maritime shipping, labour and corporate control.
- The listed edition is in English and has 208 pages.
Reference price: £11.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects commodity industries and maritime trade with broader questions about corporate power and inequality.
- The description gives a range of concrete subject areas, including seafarers and consultancy firms.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Profile Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Edition | Main |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 208 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1805223372 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1805223375 |
| Weight listed | 110 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 1.8 x 19.6 cm |
Who is it for?
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Frequently asked questions
What is Extractive Capitalism about?
The publisher describes it as an examination of extraction in the global economy, covering topics such as oil, mining, maritime shipping, labour and corporate power.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 208 pages.
What language is the book in?
The listed language is English.
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