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Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of 'Crack-Up Capitalism,' a groundbreaking release from acclaimed historian Quinn Slobodian. This book, published in 2023 by Penguin UK, explores the intersection of capitalism and democracy, revealing how ultracapitalists exploit the disintegration of nation-states for profit. With a focus on globalization and the emergence of new legal entities such as tax havens, free ports, and unique special economic zones, this insightful analysis uncovers the modern quest of radical libertarians like Milton Friedman and Peter Thiel.
Slobodian traverses the globe—from Hong Kong's economic landscape in the 1970s to South Africa during apartheid, and dives deep into the neo-Confederate South and the historic City of London. This compelling tale charts the relentless pursuit of an idealized market utopia, where the ties of democracy can be severed.
Whether you are a student of economics, a fan of political history, or simply curious about the future of society, 'Crack-Up Capitalism' serves as a must-read exploration of how capitalists might aspire to detach from democratic oversight, shaping our world ahead. Don't miss out on this essential book that blends history with critical insights for our era.
Delivery Information: Your copy of 'Crack-Up Capitalism' will be dispatched promptly, ensuring you receive it in optimal condition. Experience the alarming yet essential discourse that shapes contemporary thought today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241460245
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
An acclaimed historian of ideas shows how capitalist extremists profit from the collapse of the democratic nation
Look at a map of the world and you'll see a neat patchwork of nation-states. But this is not where power actually resides. From the 1990s onwards, globalization has shattered the map, leading to an explosion of new legal entities- tax havens, free ports, city-states, gated enclaves and special economic zones. These new spaces are freed from ordinary forms of regulation, taxation and mutual obligation - and with them, ultracapitalists believe that it is possible to escape the bonds of democratic government and oversight altogether.
Historian Quinn Slobodian follows the most notorious radical libertarians - from Milton Friedman to Peter Thiel - around the globe as they search for the perfect home for their free market fantasy. The hunt leads from Hong Kong in the 1970s to South Africa in the late days of apartheid, from the neo-Confederate South to the medieval City of London, and finally into the world's oceans and war zones, charting the relentless quest for a blank slate where capitalism and democracy can be finally uncoupled.
Crack-Up Capitalism is a propulsive history of the recent past, and an alarming view of our near future.
Slobodian traverses the globe—from Hong Kong's economic landscape in the 1970s to South Africa during apartheid, and dives deep into the neo-Confederate South and the historic City of London. This compelling tale charts the relentless pursuit of an idealized market utopia, where the ties of democracy can be severed.
Whether you are a student of economics, a fan of political history, or simply curious about the future of society, 'Crack-Up Capitalism' serves as a must-read exploration of how capitalists might aspire to detach from democratic oversight, shaping our world ahead. Don't miss out on this essential book that blends history with critical insights for our era.
Delivery Information: Your copy of 'Crack-Up Capitalism' will be dispatched promptly, ensuring you receive it in optimal condition. Experience the alarming yet essential discourse that shapes contemporary thought today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241460245
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
An acclaimed historian of ideas shows how capitalist extremists profit from the collapse of the democratic nation
Look at a map of the world and you'll see a neat patchwork of nation-states. But this is not where power actually resides. From the 1990s onwards, globalization has shattered the map, leading to an explosion of new legal entities- tax havens, free ports, city-states, gated enclaves and special economic zones. These new spaces are freed from ordinary forms of regulation, taxation and mutual obligation - and with them, ultracapitalists believe that it is possible to escape the bonds of democratic government and oversight altogether.
Historian Quinn Slobodian follows the most notorious radical libertarians - from Milton Friedman to Peter Thiel - around the globe as they search for the perfect home for their free market fantasy. The hunt leads from Hong Kong in the 1970s to South Africa in the late days of apartheid, from the neo-Confederate South to the medieval City of London, and finally into the world's oceans and war zones, charting the relentless quest for a blank slate where capitalism and democracy can be finally uncoupled.
Crack-Up Capitalism is a propulsive history of the recent past, and an alarming view of our near future.