The reason why this book rises way above the pedantic is the sheer sweep, scope and dimension of Amin's vision.--Paranjoy Guha Tahkurta "Biblio "
Samir Amin, born in 1931, is a reputed author of numerous books. He had been an active and committed intellectual associated with liberation movements of Asia and Africa during the Bandung era (1955-80), and is currently Director of the Third World Forum and Chairperson of the World Forum for Alternatives.