The Routledge Handbook on Karl Polanyi 1st Edition

Grasp one of the most influential critiques of modern market society with The Routledge Handbook on Karl Polanyi, 1st Edition. This authoritative volume brings together cutting-edge scholarship to illuminate Polanyi’s enduring insights on markets, social protection, and the political economy of globalization.

Rich in interdisciplinary perspectives, this handbook surveys Polanyi’s key concepts—such as the double movement, embeddedness, and the social limits of marketization—while tracing their relevance across history, contemporary policy debates, and regional case studies. Contributions from leading international scholars offer clear, accessible overviews alongside fresh research that connects Polanyi’s thought to economic sociology, anthropology, political science, and development studies.

Whether you are a graduate student preparing for comprehensive exams, a researcher mapping new theoretical terrain, or a policy professional seeking historical depth for contemporary challenges, this book delivers rigorous analysis and practical relevance. The volume’s thematic organization and lucid chapter introductions make complex ideas navigable for classroom use and independent study alike.

Published by the respected academic press Routledge, this first edition is an essential reference for anyone engaging with critical debates about markets, democracy, and social welfare in a global context. Deepen your understanding of Karl Polanyi’s legacy and its implications for the present.

Buy your copy today to enrich your library with a definitive resource on one of the twentieth century’s most important social thinkers.

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