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Poland´s New Capitalism
Jane Hardy
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Description for Poland´s New Capitalism
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This book explores the way that neoliberal policies have formed the basis of political transformation in Poland, championed by both post-communist and post-Solidarity governments.
Poland was central to the historic changes that took place across Eastern Europe at the end of the Cold War. It is the largest economy in the region, and was at the forefront of opposition to communism. Since then, neoliberal policies have controlled the country.
This book assesses the impact of these policies, the role of capital in the form of transnational corporations and foreign direct investment. The revival ... Read more
This book explores the way that neoliberal policies have formed the basis of political transformation in Poland, championed by both post-communist and post-Solidarity governments.
Poland was central to the historic changes that took place across Eastern Europe at the end of the Cold War. It is the largest economy in the region, and was at the forefront of opposition to communism. Since then, neoliberal policies have controlled the country.
This book assesses the impact of these policies, the role of capital in the form of transnational corporations and foreign direct investment. The revival ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745324562
SKU
V9780745324562
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About Jane Hardy
Jane Hardy was Professor of Political Economy at the University of Hertfordshire. She is now an independent writer and researcher. Hardy has published widely on the restructuring of the Polish economy, including her book Poland's New Capitalism (Pluto, 2009). She is a member of the Editorial Board of International Socialism.
Reviews for Poland´s New Capitalism
'With its historical, political, and class-based critique, this book is one of the best yet on Poland's post-communist experience'
David Ost, Professor of Political Science at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, New York, and author of The Defeat of Solidarity (2005) 'An important book that will surely prove influential in shaping our understanding of the uneven consequences of, and ... Read more
David Ost, Professor of Political Science at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, New York, and author of The Defeat of Solidarity (2005) 'An important book that will surely prove influential in shaping our understanding of the uneven consequences of, and ... Read more