Slobodian, Quinn
Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141993768
- author:
- Slobodian, Quinn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.8 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- History, World History, Business,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Crack-Up Capitalism: A Propulsive History of the Recent Past The world map may appear to be a neat patchwork of nation-states, but power resides elsewhere. Since the 1990s, globalization has led to the emergence of new legal entities, such as tax havens, free ports, and special economic zones. These spaces are often freed from regulation, taxation, and mutual obligation, allowing ultracapitalists to pursue their vision of a free market without democratic oversight. Historian Quinn Slobodian follows the most notorious radical libertarians as they search for the perfect home for their free market fantasy. Their quest takes them to various locations, including Hong Kong, South Africa, and the medieval City of London, before finally reaching the world's oceans and war zones. This book is a propulsive history of the recent past, offering an alarming view of our near future. By tracing the relentless pursuit of a blank slate where capitalism and democracy can be uncoupled, Slobodian sheds light on the darker aspects of globalization and the true nature of power in the modern world.
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