A timely examination of capitalism's influence on the world and the consequences of its expansion.

• An important big picture book, containing expert analysis, about recent business events and what that holds for the future.
• Current financial crisis has forced a complete reassessment of capitalism's role in global business - this book is essential reading for that.
• Controversial yet authoritative - author provides a platform for saving humanity from the uncontrolled excesses of capitalism.
• Major review and feature coverage expected in national and business media.

Over the past 20 years, the world has undergone nothing less than a global business revolution, driven by the force of capitalism. Yet capitalism is a two-edged sword. It has propelled forward human ingenuity and creativity to a new peak. However, it threatens fundamentally the very existence of the human species. This major book provides an overview of capitalism's global rise and its consequences. The global ecology is profoundly threatened by the uncontrolled energy and material consumption that is at the heart of capitalism. Large global corporations have burst on the scene in pursuit of profits, and have become more important than nation governments. And the revolution in financial markets has produced a system that is essentially 'flying blind' today. Humanity is at a crossroads and disaster is looming. Mechanisms are required to contain the self-created monster of unconstrained global capitalism.

About the author - Peter Nolan(recently awarded CBE) is an eminent professor at Jesus College, Cambridge University. He also holds the Sinyi Chair in the Judge Business School and is visiting professor at Copenhagen Business School. He is the author of China and the Global Economy (Palgrave) and advisor to government ministers and CEOs.