Frank Herbert: The Santaroga Barrier : Economic Genre Fiction (Technocracy Social Engineering)

The flurry (or slurry) of new, so-called Economic Genre Fiction books must... imperative here, must pay creed to its currently ignored origins. And, for many, Economic Genre fiction starts with the Santaroga Barrier by Frank Herbert. Sure sure sure.. Dune, we know. The Green Brain... excellent! but, off topic. No, in the Santaroga Barrier, Frank Herbert single handedly lay down the framework for all consumption critical economic genre fiction that will ever arise. Its about a small west coast town whose inhabitants are somehow able to maintain complete control over their local economy, much to the chagrin of multi-national corporations. I cant say much more except, dont drink the beer, because it is a must read for anyone who considers themselves currently alive. Alive, I say!

- jaspers eater [Feb 15 2007 09:31 AM]