Disenchantment with Market Economics

Discover the compelling insights of Disenchantment with Market Economics by Birgit Müller, published by Berghahn Books in 2007. This thought-provoking hardback spans 254 pages and delves into the intricate life-worlds and personal experiences of workers in three East Berlin enterprises during a time of significant political and economic transformation.

Set against the backdrop of the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall, Müller captures the confrontations faced by employees as they navigated the complexities of a new market economy. The book offers a unique examination of how these individuals reinterpreted their socialist past while adapting to a rapidly changing economic landscape. Ideal for those interested in cultural anthropology, economic history, and the effects of unification in Germany, this work provides a rich, nuanced perspective on the lives impacted by these monumental shifts.