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The Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi

  • Publisher: ECONOMICS
  • Availability: In Stock
  • SKU: 52507
  • Number of Pages: 357

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Title: The Great Transformation
Author: Karl Polanyi
Binding: Paperback
Paper Quality: A5 Matt Paper
Language: English
Category: Economics | Political Economy | History

Intro:
The Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi is a groundbreaking work in economic history and political economy that examines the development of the modern market system. Polanyi explores how the rise of market liberalism disrupted social relations, and he presents a powerful critique of unregulated capitalism that remains relevant today.

Key Points:

  • Explores the social and economic upheavals caused by the rise of market economies

  • Highlights the conflict between market forces and social needs

  • Introduces the concept of the "double movement"—a push and pull between market expansion and social protection

  • A foundational text for understanding capitalism, globalization, and neoliberalism

  • Widely regarded as one of the most important economic books of the 20th century

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