A Very Short Introduction Manfred B. Steger offers a concise and up-to-date overview of neoliberalism, the dominant economic current that broke through globally in the 1990s. This short reference work explores the origins, core ideas, and worldwide variations of this ideology.
The book discusses the successes and challenges of neoliberalism, including the financial crisis of 2008 and the rise of nationalist movements. It also looks at the future of this current and the question of whether neoliberalism can maintain its influence in a changing global context.
Features
- Author: Manfred B. Steger, Professor of Sociology at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and Global Professorial Fellow at the Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 28 January 2021
- Number of pages: 176
- ISBN: 9780198849674
- Theme: Political ideologies and movements
- BISAC: Political Science / Political Ideologies / Conservatism & Liberalism
This short introduction is suitable for readers seeking a clear, businesslike, and current understanding of neoliberalism within the global economic and political dynamic. Its compact format makes the product especially accessible without any substantive concessions.