Eurocentrism

Since its first publication twenty years ago, Eurocentrism has become a
classic of radical thought. Written by one of the world's foremost
political economists, this original and provocative essay takes on one of
the great "ideological deformations" of our time: Eurocentrism. Rejecting
the dominant Eurocentric view of world history, which narrowly and
incorrectly posits a progression from the Greek and Roman classical world
to Christian feudalism and the European capitalist system, Amin presents a
sweeping reinterpretation that emphasizes the crucial historical role
played by the Arab Islamic world. Throughout the work, Amin addressesa
broad set of concerns, ranging from the ideological nature of scholastic
metaphysics to the meanings and shortcomingsof contemporary Islamic
fundamentalism. This second edition contains a new introduction and
concluding chapter, both of which make the author's arguments even more
compelling.