Liberalism in Neoliberal Times : Dimensions, Contradictions, Limits

An exploration of the theories, histories, practices, and contradictions of liberalism today. What does it mean to be a liberal in neoliberal times? This collection of short essays attempts to show how liberals and the wider concept of liberalism remain relevant in what many perceive to be a highly...

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Other Authors: Abraham-Hamanoiel, Alejandro (Editor), Freedman, Des (Editor), Khiabany, Gholam (Editor), Nash, Kate (Editor), Petley, Julian (Editor)
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Published: Cambridge The MIT Press 2017
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