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Harvey meticulously charts the origins and development of neoliberalism, a doctrine that promotes market exchange as an ethical standard capable of influencing all aspects of human behaviour. Emerging as a dominant force in global political and economic landscapes since the 1970s, neoliberalism reshaped the roles and responsibilities of state entities, diminishing their direct intervention in economic affairs while advocating for privatisation and market deregulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Harvey, a distinguished scholar renowned for his works such as \u003cem\u003eThe New Imperialism\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Condition of Postmodernity\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricate web of political and economic transformations that facilitated the rise of neoliberalism. 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By dissecting these transitions, Harvey provides a nuanced critique of neoliberalism and its socio-political ramifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond historical recounting, \u003cem\u003eA Brief History of Neoliberalism\u003c\/em\u003e offers a critical lens through which to view the enduring influence of neoliberal policies. Harvey unveils the inherent economic inequalities and social injustices that have been exacerbated by neoliberal practices, challenging readers to consider viable alternatives. His work is not just an exposition of past and present dilemmas but a call to action, prompting discussions on more equitable economic systems and inspiring hope for resistance through various oppositional movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvey's compelling argumentation and scholarly insight make this book an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of economics, politics, and society. 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He looks at the cycles of boom and bust in the world's housing and stock markets and shows that periodic episodes of meltdown are not only inevitable in the capitalist system but essential to its survival. \u003cem\u003eThe Enigma of Capital\u003c\/em\u003e is a timely call-to-arms for the end of capitalism and makes a compelling case for a new social order that would allow us to live within a system that could be responsible, just, and humane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A lucid and penetrating account of how the power of capital shapes our world'\u003c\/em\u003e - Andrew Gamble, Independent - Book of the Week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A well-timed call for the overthrow of capitalism... elegant... entertainingly swashbuckling'\u003c\/em\u003e - John Gapper, FT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46522281099500,"sku":"9781846683091","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13558363482845.jpg?v=1749030916"},{"product_id":"marx-capital-and-the-madness-of-economic-reason-by-david-harvey-9781781258750","title":"Marx, Capital and the Madness of Economic Reason","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarx's Capital\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most important texts of the modern era. The three volumes, published between 1867 and 1883, changed the destiny of countries, politics and people across the world—and continue to resonate today. In this book, David Harvey lays out their key arguments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn clear and concise language, Harvey describes the architecture of capital according to Marx, placing his observations in the context of capitalism in the second half of the nineteenth century. He considers the degree to which technological, economic, and industrial change during the last 150 years means Marx's analysis and its application may need to be modified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarx's trilogy concerns the circulation of capital: volume I, how labour increases the value of capital, which he called valorisation; volume II, on the realisation of this value, by selling it and turning it into money or credit; volume III, on what happens to the value next in processes of distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe three volumes contain the core of Marx's thinking on the workings and history of capital and capitalism. 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He considers in particular how the meaning and perception of time and space themselves vary over time and space, and shows that this variance affects individual values and social processes of the most fundamental kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will be widely welcomed, not only for its clear and critical account of the arguments surrounding the propositions of modernity and post-modernity, but as an incisive contribution to the history of ideas and their relation to social and political change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000773492972,"sku":"9780631162940","price":68.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19503923482412.jpg?v=1763303567"},{"product_id":"the-story-of-capital-by-david-harvey-9781836742111","title":"The Story of Capital","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, David Harvey has been teaching Marx's work, particularly \u003ci\u003eCapital\u003c\/i\u003e, to great acclaim. 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This new book is both an incisive guide to the world around us and a manifesto for change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeventeen Contradictions and the End of Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e offers a critical exploration and astute analysis that is essential for anyone concerned with the dynamics shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598163296492,"sku":"9781781251614","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781781251614-seventeen-contradictions-and-the-end-of-capitalism.jpg?v=1777963222"},{"product_id":"spaces-of-global-capitalism-by-david-harvey-9781788734653","title":"Spaces of Global Capitalism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiscal crises have cascaded across much of the developing world with devastating results, from Mexico to Indonesia, Russia, and Argentina. 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