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From: lmc@denelcor.UUCP (Lyle McElhaney)
Newsgroups: net.sf-lovers
Subject: Re: libertarian sf
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Date: Sun, 13-May-84 20:46:57 EDT
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Posted: Sun May 13 20:46:57 1984
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    Oh, recently a novel was published that takes place in a mythical
    African country of the future which is basically libertarian in
    a world of corporate states, and it is quite good despite the
    propaganda, but for the life of me I can't remember the author
    or title--perhaps someone else on the net knows, as I would like
    to read more by the author.

It's "Manna", by Lee Corey (aka G.  Harry Stine).  The propaganda is a
little thick, but the Libertarianism flows more or less naturally from the
Philosophy of Abundance that is the central idea forming the basis of the
country in which the novel takes place.  I would like to know if there is
some connection between the backgrounds of the inhabitants of the country
(predominantly African and Persian Gulf) and this philosophy, something
that predisposes to it.

Correy's other books all speak somewhat to personal freedom; "Skydriver"
discusses freedom in an business setting; "Space Doctor" and "Shuttle Down"
have side plots based in freedom of personal choice.  Primarily Stine
promotes space.  The political and personal ramifications flow from the
wealth, the "pioneering" spirit, and the attitude of the people attracted
by the challenges.

This philosophy is reflected in a lot of authors: Heinlein, Niven, and
Pournelle jump to mind.
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		Lyle McElhaney
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