Karl Polanyi: The Limits of the Market

• Masterly introduction to the ideas and legacy of Karl Polanyi, one of the most influential economic historians of the 20th century
• Provides a penetrating analysis of The Great Transformation as well as the entire compass of Polanyi's published and unpublished material
• Makes a serious contribution to current ideological debates and scholarly controversies regarding the prospects of post-capitalist transitions
• Written with great verve, this accessible book is the ideal introduction for students and general readers