How Politics Makes Us Sick: Neoliberal Epidemics
Ted Schrecker and Clare Bambra
Since the early 1980s, neoliberalism or 'market fundamentalism' has dominated politics and economics across the globe. In this important book, Ted Schrecker and Clare Bambra consider the effects of over three decades of these policies with particular reference to the US and the UK. They focus on obesity, insecurity, austerity, and inequality, arguing that each represents a 'neoliberal epidemic' - neoliberal because they are implicated in the rise of neoliberal politics; and epidemics because they have been rapidly transmitted across international populations at a rate seen in epidemics of biological contagions. Crucially, the authors argue that neoliberal epidemics require a political cure in the form of a revitalised and social democratic welfare state.
"Shocking, damning, authoritative"
Danny Dorling, Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography, University of Oxford
"It's official: austerity and neoliberalism is bad for your health. This impeccably researched book illustrates how the reigning dogma of our time is bad for people - and spurs us on to find an alternative."
Owen Jones, Author and Columnist for The Guardian
"Clearly structured and convincingly argued, this book is a worthy addition to the growing body of literature highlighting the pernicious effects of unfettered markets. It shows that the need for an antidote to neo-liberalism is greater than ever - and that a cure is possible."
Frances O'Grady, General Secretary, Trades Union Congress
"Their searing critique of neoliberal policies and the way in which they hurt the most vulnerable in society should be compulsory reading for anyone planning to stand for elected office."
Jude Kirton-Darling, Labour MEP & member of the European Parliament Committee on International Trade
Available from: http://www.palgrave.com/page/detail/how-politics-makes-us-sick-ted-schrecker/?K=9781137463098
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