Democracy (and why we dont have it)
Explore the fragile state of modern democracy with our curated book list, featuring Karl Polanyi's *The Great Transformation* and *Killing Hope*. Essential reading on political systems, power, and why true democratic ideals remain out of reach.
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The Great Transformation
by Karl Polanyi
In this classic work of economic history and social theory, Karl Polanyi analyzes the economic and social changes brought about by the "great transformation" of the Industrial Revolution. His analysis explains not only the deficiencies of the self-regulating market, but the potentially dire social consequences of untempered market capitalism. New introductory material reveals the renewed importance of Polanyi's seminal analysis in an era of globalization and free trade.
