Ian Thomson — Strange Rebels: 1979 and the Birth of the 21st Century by Christian Caryl – review

A compelling study argues that the rise of four ideologues to the world stage in 1979 had far-reaching consequences.

The four are neoliberalism aka laissez-faire (Thatcherism, Pinochet), market socialism aka capitalism with Chinese characteristics (Deng), theocratic Islamism (Khomeni), and theocratic conservative Christianity (John Paul II). Such as the "saints" of the late 20th century.

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Strange Rebels: 1979 and the Birth of the 21st Century by Christian Caryl – review
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