Essays explore the origins of the current situation in global financial capital from the perspectives of economics, geography, international law, and international politics. Specific topics include offshore and the structural building of sovereignty, international banking and offshore finance, and offshore finance and citizenship. Includes case studies on tax havens, such as Malaysia, Malta, and South Africa. Mark P. Hampton is a senior lecturer in economics at the University of Portsmouth. Abbott is a lecturer in international studies at Nottingham Trent University." -Book News, Inc.