{"product_id":"survival-capitalism-and-the-big-bang-culture-contingency-and-capital-in-the-making-of-the-1980s-financial-revolution-9781526167880","title":"‘Survival Capitalism’ and the Big Bang: Culture, Contingency and Capital in the Making of the 1980s Financial Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the Thatcher government and the City of London's 1980s financial revolution, revealing the human story and networked solutions that shaped a major shift in capitalism. It demystifies the origins of subsequent financial crises and highlights the implications for government and capitalism in today's growing inequalities. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 February 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Manchester University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the intricate human narrative surrounding the Thatcher government and the City of London during the transformative 1980s. By seamlessly merging insider testimony with groundbreaking archival discoveries, it sheds light on the high-stakes and interconnected solutions that propelled Britain's financial revolution. Through its comprehensive examination, it unveils previously unknown objectives that drove these reforms, thereby demystifying a significant shift in capitalism. These revelations have profound implications for our understanding of government and capitalism, extending from our interpretation of the origins of subsequent financial crises to the escalating inequalities of today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurvival Capitalism provides fresh perspectives on the last significant restructuring of the City, challenging prevailing myths about the market's logic. It also prioritizes the voices and processes of individuals during a time when the City of London is once again undergoing significant transformation, as Britain navigates its departure from the European Union in the aftermath of Brexit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis insightful book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of power, politics, and economics during a pivotal period in British history. It serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of individuals and institutions in the face of profound change, and provides a roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 576g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 171 x 243 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781526167880\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emma Barrett","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45276728131834,"sku":"9781526167880","price":77.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1709313821210_book.jpg?v=1709452766","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/survival-capitalism-and-the-big-bang-culture-contingency-and-capital-in-the-making-of-the-1980s-financial-revolution-9781526167880","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}