Description: Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang Economic thinking - about globalisation, climate change, immigration, austerity, automation and much more - in its most digestible formFor decades, a single free market philosophy has dominated global economics. But this is bland and unhealthy - like British food in the 1980s, when bestselling author and economist Ha-Joon Chang first arrived in the UK from South Korea. Just as eating a wide range of cuisines contributes to a more interesting and balanced diet, so too is it essential we listen to a variety of economic perspectives.In Edible Economics, Chang makes challenging economic ideas more palatable by plating them alongside stories about food from around the world. He uses histories behind familiar food items - where they come from, how they are cooked and consumed, what they mean to different cultures - to explore economic theory. For Chang, chocolate is a life-long addiction, but more exciting are the insights it offers into post-industrial knowledge economies; and while okra makes Southern gumbo heart-meltingly smooth, it also speaks of capitalisms entangled relationship with freedom and unfreedom. Explaining everything from the hidden cost of care work to the misleading language of the free market as he cooks dishes like anchovy and egg toast, Gambas al Ajillo and Korean dotori mook, Ha-Joon Chang serves up an easy-to-digest feast of bold ideas.Myth-busting, witty and thought-provoking, Edible Economics shows that getting to grips with the economy is like learning a recipe- if we understand it, we can change it - and, with it, the world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ha-Joon Chang teaches economics at SOAS University of London, and is one of the worlds leading economists. His books include Economics- The Users Guide, Bad Samaritans and 23 Things They Dont Tell You About Capitalism, which was a no.1 bestseller. Review Excellent... Chang has been working hard at providing an alternative to neoliberalism for two decades... Now hes reached the summit of the profession -- Dan Davies * Guardian *Chang has a rare gift for explaining complex ideas... whether he is dealing with food or economics, Chang is a delightful writer -- Bee Wilson * Sunday Times *The only book Ive ever read that made me laugh, salivate and re-evaluate my thoughts about economics - all at the same time. A funny, profound and appetising volume -- Brian EnoA brilliant riposte to the myth that policymakers can survive on plain neoliberal fare. Edible Economics is a moveable feast of alternative economic ideas wrapped up in witty stories about food from around the world. Ha-Joon Chang proves yet again that he is one of the most exciting economists at work today -- Owen JonesA fascinating stew of food, history and economics -- Tim SpectorHa-Joon Chang has done it again. His prose delights and nourishes in equal measure. Somehow he manages to smuggle an urgent discussion of the relevance of economics to our daily lives into stories about food and cooking that are charming, funny and sweet (but never sour). In taking on the economic establishment, Chang is like a teddy bear savaging a rottweiler -- David PillingHa-Joon Chang blends culinary facts and economic expertise in this rollicking guide... Chang infuses the survey with food-related trivia, covers an impressive swatch of economics, and concludes with a call that readers scrutinize, think imaginatively, and be open-minded in their quest for economic knowledge * Publishers Weekly * Details ISBN0141998334 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0141998334 ISBN-13 9780141998336 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 224 Publication Date 2023-09-28 UK Release Date 2023-09-28 Author Ha-Joon Chang DEWEY 330 Audience General Subtitle The World in 17 Dishes NZ Release Date 2023-12-04 AU Release Date 2023-12-04 Alternative 9780141998343 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157462442;
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