Neoliberalism
A Critical Reader
Deborah Johnston editor Alfredo Saad-Filho editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pluto Press
Published:20th Dec '04
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This book provides a critical examination of neoliberalism, exploring its implications and challenges. Neoliberalism serves as an essential resource for understanding this dominant ideology.
The book Neoliberalism serves as an essential resource for students and scholars interested in the intersection of politics and economics. It provides a comprehensive overview of how neoliberal ideology has become the prevailing framework influencing global governance and institutional policies. The text delves into the roles of major organizations like the WTO, IMF, and World Bank, highlighting how their operations reflect neoliberal principles. The implications of this ideology are profound, shaping not only economic policies but also the political landscape across nations.
In Neoliberalism, the authors critically examine the inherent challenges and contradictions within the neoliberal project. While the ideology promotes free markets and deregulation, the book addresses its shortcomings and the socio-economic disparities that have arisen as a result. Each chapter presents insights from leading experts, making complex theories accessible and engaging for readers. The structure of the book allows for a clear understanding of neoliberalism's historical context, theoretical foundations, and its practical applications in various policy areas.
The book is divided into three distinct sections: the first outlines the theoretical underpinnings of neoliberalism, the second assesses its impact on specific policies, and the third analyzes its effects in different global regions. By incorporating a range of left economic perspectives, from post-Keynesian to Marxist, Neoliberalism offers a grounded critical approach that is invaluable for anyone seeking to understand this multifaceted and influential ideology.
'Some of the most incisive students of neoliberalism gather together to present a stunning indictment of the destructiveness of the already discredited right-wing economic régime' -- Professor Michael Perelman, California State University
'This scholarly yet deeply engaged book will do much to to put the record straight on what neo-liberalism is and what its actual effects have been on those who have gained from it and the much larger numbers who have been afflicted by it' -- Professor Leslie Sklair, London School of Economics
ISBN: 9780745322988
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Weight: 421g
272 pages