{"title":"Raymond Craib","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking work of Raymond Craib, a distinguished author known for his insightful analysis of geopolitics and socio-economic issues. Craib's writings delve deep into the complexities of modern society, offering readers a critical lens through which to view contemporary affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eAdventure Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e, where Craib takes readers on an enlightening journey through the world of free market philosophies and their implications on global politics. His work is a blend of rigorous research and engaging narrative, making complex topics accessible and intriguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers interested in \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, Raymond Craib’s books provide a nuanced perspective on how economic ideologies shape our world. Whether you're a seasoned political enthusiast or new to the subject, this collection promises to both educate and stimulate thoughtful conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adventure-capitalism-by-raymond-craib-9781629639178","title":"Adventure Capitalism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImagine a capitalist paradise.\u003c\/strong\u003e An island utopia governed solely by the rules of the market and inspired by the fictions of Ayn Rand and Robinson Crusoe. Sound far-fetched? It may not be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe past half-century is littered with the remains of such experiments in what Raymond Craib calls \"libertarian exit.\" Often dismissed as little more than the dreams of crazy, rich Caucasians, these exit strategies have been tried out from the southwest Pacific to the Caribbean, from the North Sea to the high seas, often with dire consequences for local inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on research in archives in the US, the UK, and Vanuatu, as well as in FBI files acquired through the Freedom of Information Act, Craib explores in careful detail the ideology and practice of libertarian exit and its place in the histories of contemporary capitalism, decolonisation, empire, and oceans and islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdventure Capitalism\u003c\/em\u003e is a global history that intersects with an array of figures: Fidel Castro and the Koch brothers, American segregationists and Melanesian socialists, Honolulu-based real estate speculators and British Special Branch spies, soldiers of fortune and English lords, Orange County engineers and Tongan navigators, CIA operatives and CBS news executives, and a new breed of techno-utopians and an old guard of Honduran coup leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not only a history of our time but, given the new iterations of privatised exit—seasteads, free private cities, and space colonisation—it is also a history of our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46829852655852,"sku":"9781629639178","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5725063482768.jpg?v=1758264267"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/raymond-craib.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}