Capitalism Reloaded: The Rise of the Authoritarian-Financial Complex

by Peter Bloom

Book Overview

In Capitalism Reloaded, Peter Bloom charts a pivotal shift from the well-known military-industrial complex to a new 'Authoritarian-Financial Complex.' Unlike its predecessor, which centred on armaments and defence, this emerging power structure fuses financial interests with advanced surveillance and digital control, turning social repression into a lucrative industry. Bloom introduces a ground breaking theory of 'complex power, ' where control itself...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529233852
• ISBN13: 9781529233858
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Length: 240 Pages