Hayek: The Revolution of Ideas

Discover Friedrich von Hayek, the renowned thinker and Nobel laureate who has become the patron saint of right-wing ideology. From Mark Rutte in the Netherlands to Bart De Wever in Flanders, Hayek's central thesis claiming that state intervention in the economy limits human freedom has influenced politicians and economists for generations. But in this eye-opening and meticulously researched book, the authors dismantle Hayek's theories, providing ample examples from contemporary labor relations and organizations. Drawing on extensive research, they boldly assert that Hayek's ideas ultimately lead to freedom for the elite and poverty for the working class. If the social struggle is also a battle for ideological hegemony, then exposing the pin-up figure of the New Right becomes a formidable weapon.

About the Authors

Jan Blommaert is a professor of Language, Culture, and Globalization and the director of the Babylon Study Centre at Tilburg University. He is the author of several books, including "The Crisis of Democracy" (2007) and "The Reinvention of Society" (2011). In 2012, he collaborated with Paul Mutsaers and Hans Siebers on "The 360° Worker."

Paul Mutsaers is an organizational anthropologist at the Tilburg School of Humanities and the Dutch Police Academy. He is currently completing a doctoral thesis on the impact of privatization, bureaucratization, and psychologization on police officers with a migrant background.

Hans Siebers is a historian and anthropologist, as well as an associate professor at the Tilburg School of Humanities and Babylon at Tilburg University. He is the director of the Master's program in Management of Cultural Diversity and conducts research on ethnic identity and inequality in work situations and on the labor market.

Unravel the complexities of Hayek's ideas and gain profound insights into the impact of his theories on society and the economy. This thought-provoking book challenges prevailing narratives, empowering readers to critically engage with the ideologies that shape our world.