The Great Transformation
Karl Polanyi
What’s inside
An investigation into the societal and economic changes brought about by the ‘market society’ during the Industrial Revolution.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding economic history
- Insights into societal changes
- Learn about the impacts of market society
- Gaining perspective on economic thought
Key Points
- Societal upheaval due to Industrial Revolution
- Consequences of ‘market society’
- Emphasizes on the role of state
- Transformation of human livelihoods
- Countermovement against market society
Who’s it For
- Economists
- Sociologists
- Historians
- Students of Political Economy
About author
Karl Polanyi was an economic historian and social philosopher known for his opposition to traditional economic thought.