The Neoliberal Paradox

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Synopsis

This ambitious work provides a history and critique of neoliberalism, both as a body of ideas and as a political practice. It is an original and compelling contribution to the neoliberalism debate.

The Neoliberal Paradox challenges the standard interpretations of neoliberalism that focus on limited government and free markets. Instead, Ray Kiely reveals the ways in which the neoliberal project is reliant on state power. The history and application of neoliberalism is discussed, from the Austrian and ordo-liberal schools in the 1930s and the Chicago School after 1945, through to developments such as the New Right and the third way, before finally considering the impacts of the financial crisis of 2008, the rise of Trump and Brexit. By exploring the full breadth of neoliberal theory and practice, in addition to the arguments of key thinkers, Kiely explores how neoliberalism has renewed itself in times of crises and turns his gaze towards the future.

This book will provide a stimulating read for academics and advanced students in the fields of politics, human geography and sociology in addition to those working in the public sector.

Book details

Author:
Ray Kiely
ISBN:
9781788114424
Related ISBNs:
9781788114417
Publisher:
Edward Elgar Publishing
Pages:
448
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2020-09-25
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2018
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Business and Finance, Nonfiction, Politics and Government, Social Studies