Karl Polanyi and Twenty-First-Century Capitalism - Paperback

by Radhika Desai (Editor), Kari Polanyi Levitt (Editor)

This book extends the boundaries of our understanding of Karl Polanyi's life and work. The contributors consider the links between Polanyi's ideas and income inequality, world systems theory, and comparative political economy.

Back Jacket

As the neoliberal order decays and morbid symptoms such as far right movements appear, Karl Polanyi is becoming more relevant than ever. Best known for The Great Transformation, Polanyi anticipated twenty-first century civilizational challenges of ecological collapse, social disintegration, and international conflict, warning that the unbridled domination of market capitalism would engender nationalist protective counter-movements.

Author Biography

Radhika Desai is Professor at the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba