Kari Polanyi Levitt and Canadian Political Economy

Kari Polanyi Levitt, daughter of Karl Polanyi, wrote this book about the impacts of development, trade, and globalization. It reflects on her belief that the solution to contemporary challenges lies in questioning how we want to live with each other and re-embedding the economy in the wider social system. The book contends that humanity must rethink its place in the universe and its relationship with nature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 70 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book serves as a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable legacy of Canadian political economist Kari Polanyi Levitt, the daughter of Karl Polanyi, one of the most influential economists of the 20th century. Polanyi Levitt dedicated her life and work to comprehending the complex scientific and political challenges that humanity faces, as well as the profound effects of development, trade, and globalization in their diverse manifestations, particularly in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This book explores Polanyi Levitt's unwavering belief that the solution to contemporary challenges lies not in the pursuit of sophisticated technologies, but in re-examining our desire for harmonious coexistence and working towards reintegrating the economy within the broader social system. Ultimately, the book argues that Polanyi Levitt's message is straightforward: humanity must reevaluate our way of life, our place in the universe, and our relationship with nature. Through a comprehensive 10-year research project encompassing interviews and extensive literature review, this concise volume introduces and celebrates Kari Polanyi Levitt's legacy, while also inviting political economists to engage with her profound insights.

Weight: 274g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030873639
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022