A Difficult World : Examining the Roots of Capitalism

"Korstanje's latest book, A Difficult World, is a wide-ranging and sophisticated exploration and analysis of contemporary world events and social/historical structures. The author provides a challenging, yet insightful, critique of contemporary capitalism - primarily its Anglo-American version - via an investigation of what he sees as an intimate relationship between U.S. attitudes of exceptionalism, risk, and fear. Along the way, he engages with the works of Baudrillard, Weber, Huntington, Virilio, and many other notables in arguing for links between technology, terrorism, and tourism, all of which are fundamental components of a contemporary world order that embraces complexity as a primary value. This book is a no-holds-barred and controversial evaluation of an indeed difficult world and it deserves a wide and close reading." - David Boersema, Editor in Chief of Essays in Philosophy - Pacific University, Oregon, US

"Korstanje's book brings a fresh new perspective to understanding the roots of the economics of present global systems. His understanding of American exceptionalism, viewed from South America, has relevance around the world today. This is a book on the side of the future of the creative individual against a globalizing system which benefits the few who own and control its central institutions." - Gerry Coulter, Founder and Editor in Chief, International Journal of Baudrillard Studies - Bishop`s University, Quebec, Canada