In Extreme, Emma Barrett and Paul Martin explore the challenges that people in extreme environments face, including pain, physical hardship, loneliness, disagreements, and the approaches taken to overcome them. Using many fascinating examples and personal accounts, they take a close look at the psychological impact on those who face these challenges, the traits that enable some people to succeed, and what we can take away from their experiences.
Culture, contingency and capital in the making of the 1980s financial revolution
Exploring the financial revolution of the 1980s, this cultural history delves into significant institutions such as the Thatcher government, the Bank of England, and the London Stock Exchange. It provides fresh insights into the Big Bang reforms that transformed the City of London, drawing parallels to contemporary discussions around Big Bang 2.0 in the 2020s. The narrative captures the essence of a pivotal era in finance, revealing its lasting impact on modern economic policies and practices.