{"title":"Karl Polanyi","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarl Polanyi was a Hungarian-American economic historian and social theorist, best known for his work on the development of modern economic systems and the societal impacts of market economies. His groundbreaking book, \u003cem\u003eThe Great Transformation\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the evolution of the market economy and the various social and political upheavals that accompanied this transformation during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Polanyi's insights offer a deep understanding of how economies are embedded within society and how they influence and are influenced by social relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this category, you'll find a curated collection of works by Karl Polanyi that explore the intersections of economy, society, and history. Whether you are a student of economics, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the fundamental dynamics that shape our world, Polanyi's writings provide essential perspectives that remain highly relevant today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-great-transformation","title":"The Great Transformation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic work of social science from \u003cem\u003ethe twentieth century's most prophetic critic of capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ci\u003eProspect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne of the most powerful books in social sciences ever written. ... A must-read\u003c\/i\u003e Thomas Piketty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe twentieth century's most prophetic critic of capitalism\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eProspect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the history of capitalism in England and beyond, Karl Polanyi's landmark 1944 classic brilliantly exposed the myth of laissez-faire economics. From the great transformation that occurred during the industrial revolution onwards, he showed, there has been nothing 'natural' about the market state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the economy must always be embedded in society, and human needs and relations. Witnessing the 'avalanche of social dislocation' of his time - from the Great Depression, to the rise of fascism and communism and the First and Second World Wars - Polanyi ends with a rallying cry for freedom, and a passionate vision to protect our common humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePolanyi's revolutionary work is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of our economic systems and debunking the myths around the free market\u003c\/i\u003e Mariana Mazzucato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45641142960364,"sku":"9780241685556","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241685556.jpg?v=1724552433"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/karl-polanyi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}