In this intellectual biography, the economic historian Michele Alacevich explores the development and trajectory of Albert O. Hirschman’s approach to social-scientific questions. He traces the many strands of Hirschman’s thought and their place in his multifaceted body of work, considering their limitations as well as their strengths.
Inequality poses significant threats to societal cohesion, democracy, and globalization, yet it has only recently garnered attention as a critical issue. The book explores the reasons behind the historical neglect of inequality, delving into its implications for social structures and political systems. By examining the factors that have contributed to this oversight, it aims to shed light on the urgency of addressing inequality in contemporary society.
An engaging and rigorous introduction and synthesis for students and the general reader looking to understand what's at stake when the rewards of capitalism are distributed unjustly.