The recent, devastating and ongoing economic crisis has exposed the faultlines in the dominant neoliberal economic order, opening debate for the first time in years on alternative visions that do not subscribe to a 'free' market ethic.
Bringing together the work of distinguished scholars and dedicated activists, The Rise and Fall of Neoliberalism presents critical perspectives of neoliberal policies, questions the ideas underpinning neoliberalism, and explores diverse responses to it from around the world.
'This book provides useful intellectual tools for deciphering the ideological, social and institutional foundations of neoliberalism.'-Neil Brenner, Professor of Sociology, New York University
'This is an outstanding book, not only because of the sophisticated critiques offered by some of the most highly regarded thinkers on the topic...but also because it offers insights about the work that needs to be done by activists and scholars alike.'-Nik Heynen, Associate Professor, University of Georgia
'This wide-ranging book challenges existing conceptions of neoliberalism and makes an important contribution to the reinvigorated search for political alternatives.'-Wendy Larner, Professor of Human Geography and Sociology, University of Bristol
'A timely volume on the nature, varied manifestations, and above all limitations of an economic order that is failing so spectacularly with the financial crisis. Highly recommended for academics, students, or for that matter anyone interested in the politics of our times.'-Magnus Ryner, Professor of International Relations, Oxford Brookes University
The recent, devastating and ongoing economic crisis has exposed the faultlines in the dominant neoliberal economic order, opening debate for the first time in years on alternative visions that do not subscribe to a 'free' market ethic. In particular, the core contradiction at the heart of neoliberalism -- that states are necessary for the functioning of free markets -- provides us with the opportunity to think again about how we want to organise our economies and societies. The Rise and Fall of Neloberalism presents critical perspectives of neoliberal policies, questions the ideas underpinning neoliberalism, and explores diverse response to it from around the world. In bringing together the work of distinguished scholars and dedicated activists to question neoliberal hegemony, the book exposes the often fractured and multifarious manifestations of neoliberalism which will have to be challenged to bring about meaningful social change.
