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The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

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The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

by Naomi Klein

4.7 out of 5

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In her book The Shock Doctrine, Naomi Klein argues that governments and corporations use disasters to push through unpopular policies. She writes that "the shock doctrine is a political strategy that exploits the public's disorientation and vulnerability in the wake of a major disaster to enact radical and often unpopular economic and social policies."

Klein argues that the shock doctrine was first used in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis. She writes that the crisis "created a sense of panic and disorientation among the public." This, in turn, made it easier for governments to implement austerity measures, such as cuts to social programs and deregulation of the economy.

Klein also argues that the shock doctrine was used in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. She writes that the attacks "created a climate of fear and insecurity that made it easier for the government to pass the Patriot Act and launch the war in Iraq."

Klein argues that the shock doctrine is a dangerous and destructive strategy. She writes that it "undermines democracy and human rights." She also argues that it "makes it harder for people to recover from disasters."

The Shock Doctrine is a groundbreaking and important book. It offers a new way of understanding how governments and corporations use disasters to their advantage. Klein's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in.

Here are some of the key points of The Shock Doctrine:

* The shock doctrine is a political strategy that exploits the public's disorientation and vulnerability in the wake of a major disaster to enact radical and often unpopular economic and social policies. * The shock doctrine was first used in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis. * The shock doctrine was also used in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. * The shock doctrine is a dangerous and destructive strategy that undermines democracy and human rights. * The shock doctrine makes it harder for people to recover from disasters.

The Shock Doctrine has been praised by critics for its originality, its rigor, and its importance. Here are some excerpts from reviews of the book:

* "Naomi Klein has written a brilliant and devastating account of how governments and corporations exploit disasters to push through unpopular policies. The Shock Doctrine is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in." - The New York Times * "The Shock Doctrine is a powerful and persuasive indictment of the use of disasters to push through unpopular policies. Klein's book is a must-read for anyone who cares about democracy and human rights." - The Washington Post * "The Shock Doctrine is a groundbreaking and important book. It offers a new way of understanding how governments and corporations use disasters to their advantage. Klein's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in." - The Los Angeles Times

The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

by Naomi Klein

4.7 out of 5