{"title":"Richard Lachmann","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound insights of Richard Lachmann, a distinguished author renowned for his expertise in historical and military studies. His works offer an in-depth exploration of political, economic, and social systems, shedding light on the intricate mechanisms that shape societies throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed books, \u003cem\u003eFirst-Class Passengers on a Sinking Ship\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the turbulent waters of American decline, examining the intertwined forces of political power and economic inequality. Lachmann's analyses are not only thought-provoking but are also deeply rooted in historical context, making his writings essential for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of historical power dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Richard Lachmann’s compelling narratives and enrich your knowledge of history and military affairs. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a scholar, his works promise to broaden your perspectives and invite contemplation on the forces that continue to shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"first-class-passengers-on-a-sinking-ship-by-richard-lachmann-9781788734080","title":"First-Class Passengers on a Sinking Ship","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extent and irreversibility of US decline is becoming ever more obvious as America loses war after war and as one industry after another loses its technological edge. Lachmann explains why the United States will not be able to sustain its global dominance. He contrasts America’s relatively brief period of hegemony with the Netherlands’ similarly short primacy and Britain’s far longer era of leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecline in all those cases was not inevitable and did not respond to global capitalist cycles. Rather, decline is the product of elites’ success in grabbing control of resources and governmental powers. Not only are ordinary people harmed, but also capitalists become increasingly unable to coordinate their interests and adopt policies and make investments necessary to counter economic and geopolitical competitors elsewhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConflicts among elites and challenges by non-elites determine the timing and mould the contours of decline. Lachmann traces the transformation of US politics from an era of elite consensus to present-day paralysis combined with neoliberal plunder, explains the paradox of an American military with an unprecedented technological edge unable to subdue even the weakest enemies, and the consequences of finance’s cannibalisation of the US economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849117257964,"sku":"9781788734080","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23869843482824.jpg?v=1759019713"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-lachmann.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}