The Great Transformation - Karl Polanyi

The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time by Karl Polanyi

Karl Polanyi’s landmark work remains one of the most influential books on how modern economies came to be. In this powerful analysis, he explains how the Industrial Revolution reshaped societies, markets, and human relationships—and why efforts to create a purely “self-regulating” market inevitably run into social and political limits. Decades after publication, Polanyi’s ideas feel more relevant than ever as the world grapples with globalization, inequality, and economic instability. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

You’ll explore how the Industrial Revolution transformed global economic systems, why unregulated markets can create deep social harm, the tension between economic forces and social needs, the roots of modern economic crises, and why Polanyi’s warnings still echo in today’s world.

Who should read the Book

Ideal for readers interested in economics, political theory, history, and anyone trying to understand the deeper forces shaping modern society. A must-read for students, thinkers, policymakers, and fans of economic philosophy.

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