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The Shock Doctrine

The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
Pages
558
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Naomi Klein's 'The Shock Doctrine' explores how neoliberal free-market policies have gained traction by exploiting national crises. She argues that 'shock therapy' is a deliberate strategy to implement controversial policies when citizens are too overwhelmed to resist. This book examines how events like the Iraq War may have been used to push unpopular agendas, sparking both praise and criticism for its bold claims.

How it reads

Prose complexity 10/10
Content warnings (1)
Violence

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