Poland's New Capitalism by Jane Hardy
An in-depth study of the effects of free market reforms in Poland since the collapse of communism
'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 changing power relations associated with, post-socialist transformations' -- Adrian Smith, Professor of Human Geography, Queen Mary, University of London
'Although Poland is allegedly Eastern Europe's economic tiger, over 50 percent of its population live below the welfare lineThis fascinating book documents the brutal restoration of capitalism in Poland and provides an overview of the new forms of social resistance that are responding to the failure of Poland's new capitalism' -- Przemyslaw Wielgosz, editor Le Monde diplomatique – Polish edition
'An important book that will surely prove influential in shaping our understanding of the uneven consequences of, and changing power relations associated with, post-socialist transformations' -- Adrian Smith, Professor of Human Geography, Queen Mary, University of London
'Although Poland is allegedly Eastern Europe's economic tiger, over 50 percent of its population live below the welfare lineThis fascinating book documents the brutal restoration of capitalism in Poland and provides an overview of the new forms of social resistance that are responding to the failure of Poland's new capitalism' -- Przemyslaw Wielgosz, editor Le Monde diplomatique – Polish edition
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745324562 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745324568 |
| Title | Poland's New Capitalism |
| Author | Jane Hardy |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pluto Press |
| Year published | 2009-07-20 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
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