The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time by Karl

Description: The Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi In this classic work of economic history and social theory, Karl Polanyi analyzes the economic and social changes brought about by the "great transformation" of the Industrial Revolution. His analysis explains not only the deficiencies of the self-regulating market, but the potentially dire social consequences of untempered market capitalism. New introductory material reveals the renewed importance of Polanyi's seminal analysis in an era of globalization and free trade. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this classic work of economic history and social theory, Karl Polanyi analyzes the economic and social changes brought about by the "great transformation" of the Industrial Revolution. His analysis explains not only the deficiencies of the self-regulating market, but the potentially dire social consequences of untempered market capitalism. New introductory material reveals the renewed importance of Polanyis seminal analysis in an era of globalization and free trade. Author Biography Karl Polanyi (1886-1964) is considered one of the twentieth centurys most discerning economic historians. He left his position as senior editor of Viennas leading financial and economic weekly in 1933, became a British citizen, taught adult extension programs for Oxford and London Universities, and held visiting chairs at Bennington College and Columbia University. He is co-author of Christianity and the Social Revolution; author of The Great Transformation; Trade and Market in Early Empires (with C.Arnsberg and H.Pearson) and posthumously, Dahomey and the Slave Trade (with A.Rotstein). Joseph E. Stiglitz was formerly chair of President Clintons Council of Economic Advisors, and chief economist of the World Bank. He is professor of economics at Stanford University, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Fred Block is professor of sociology at the University of California, Davis. Review As the Second World War was drawing to a close in 1944, two great works of political economy were published. One was Hayeks The Road to Serfdom, the driving force behind the free-market revolution in the final quarter of the twentieth century. The other was Karl Polanyis The Great Transformation. . . . [It] is well worth reading. -Larry Elliott, The Guardian"[The Great Transformation] did more than any work of that generation to broaden and deepen the critique of market societies."-John Buell, The Progressive Review Quote As the Second World War was drawing to a close in 1944, two great works of political economy were published. One was Hayeks The Road to Serfdom, the driving force behind the free-market revolution in the final quarter of the twentieth century. The other was Karl Polanyis The Great Transformation . . . . [It] is well worth reading. -Larry Elliott, The Guardian "[The Great Transformation] did more than any work of that generation to broaden and deepen the critique of market societies."-John Buell, The Progressive Promotional "Headline" "As the Second World War was drawing to a close in 1944, two great works of political economy were published. One was Hayeks The Road to Serfdom, the driving force behind the free-market revolution in the final quarter of the twentieth century. The other was Karl Polanyis The Great Transformation. . . . [It] is well worth reading."-Larry Elliott, The Guardian"[The Great Transformation] did more than any work of that generation to broaden and deepen the critique of market societies."-John Buell, The Progressive Details ISBN080705643X Author Karl Polanyi Short Title GRT TRANSFORMATION 2/E Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 080705643X ISBN-13 9780807056431 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 330.9 Year 2001 Imprint Beacon Press Place of Publication Boston, MA Country of Publication United States Pages 360 Birth 1886 Death 1964 Publisher Beacon Press DOI 10.1604/9780807056431 AU Release Date 2001-03-28 NZ Release Date 2001-03-28 US Release Date 2001-03-28 UK Release Date 2001-03-28 Publication Date 2001-03-28 Subtitle The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141726083;

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