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Privatising Humanity: How Our Essential Human Needs Became Financial Assets
Needs Became: Privatising Humanity by Kate Bayliss examines how investors turn essential services into financial assets, focusing on water, energy, and housing in the UK. The listing describes a 288-page English-language book from Manchester University Press.
At a glance
- Examines the role of asset managers and other investors in essential services.
- Focuses on UK water, energy, and housing.
- The listing frames the subject around effects on end users, taxpayers, and inequality.
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Reference price: $130.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- A focused treatment of financial investment in three essential-service sectors gives readers a defined scope.
- The UK examples connect finance to household needs such as water, warmth, and shelter.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Manchester University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 26, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1526182998 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1526182999 |
| Weight listed | 13 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.08 x 0.87 x 7.8 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in financialization, public services, inequality, or political economy.
- Students and researchers looking for a UK-focused discussion of water, energy, and housing.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical personal-finance guide or a broad survey of global markets.
Frequently asked questions
What is Privatising Humanity about?
The listing describes Kate Bayliss’s examination of how investors treat essential needs and services as financial assets, with examples from UK water, energy, and housing.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 288 pages.
Who publishes the book?
The listed publisher is Manchester University Press.
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