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Karl Polanyi’s classic work examines the profound economic and social changes triggered by the Industrial Revolution, which he terms the "great transformation." He critically analyses the limitations of self‑regulated markets and the potentially dire social consequences of unchecked market capitalism. New introductory material highlights the renewed relevance of Polanyi’s insights for the era of globalization and free trade.
First publish date: February 2, 1983
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Karl Polanyi
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