Much has been written about neoliberal political ideologies and economic policies over the past half century. At its core, neoliberalism advocates for limited government intervention in the economy and emphasizes the importance of free markets, deregulation, privatization, and individualism. Proponents maintain that these policies promote economic efficiency and individual freedom, but critics assert that they have pronounced detrimental effects on social equity, public services, and the environment. This edited volume delves into what could be understood as the hidden injuries of neoliberalism. The eight authors (three from the Complutense University of Madrid in Spain, two from Brazil, and one each from Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina) examine the consequences of neoliberal policies. They shed light on how a neoliberal agenda reshaped societies, caused suffering, and privileged individualism at the expense of collective well-being. The authors explore grassroots strategies of resistance and emancipation. In doing so, they argue for the need to rethink the public and common good and harness the often overlooked emotional and affective dimensions of political theory. The result is a thought-provoking examination of the profound impact of neoliberalism on individuals, societies, and the common good.

Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students and faculty.

• Reviewer: M. Becker, Truman State University
• Recommendation: Recommended
• Readership Level: Graduate Students, Researchers/Faculty
• Interdisciplinary Subjects: Latin American & Latina/o Studies
• Subject: Social & Behavioral Sciences - Political Science - Comparative Politics
• Choice Issue: feb 2024 vol. 61 no. 6
• Choice Review #: 61-1757

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