Superb
This well-researched book is clearly written and should be read by anyone wanting to understand world politics and economics.
Food for thought
For the first nine chapters of the SHOCK DOCTRINE by Naomi Klein I could not put the book down until I had finished reading it word for word. Having been suitably impressed I immediately purchased three additional copies and have given them out to professional colleagues who I know enjoy reading about history and economics, especially in regards to humanitarian and development issues in third world countries, and their volatile causes/treatments.
I work in a team of people providing business advice on risk, governance, financial viability, and management issues within government circles. We rely on evidence based information and examples of best practice standards in an attempt to form meaningful, arms length, positive future ... Read More
The Shock Doctrine audiobook
Not being an economist, I found this audiobook understandable and interesting. The author made the concepts clear, a point of view everyone should consider within the mix.
Disappointing
I listened to Naomi Klein on a podcast where she was giving a speech, as I recall, to folks gathered at the University of Chicago. Her presentation was well-organized, intriguing, and invited further exploration. So I purchased the book to explore the subject further.
This is one of those situations where more argues for less -- less detail if non-economists are to follow the labyrinth of public facts and private assumptions, fewer allegations unsupported by research footnotes, and smaller conspiratorial webs.
The Shock Doctrine reminds me of literature generated by Populists during the turn of the nineteenth century. In place of the wounded yeoman farmer, Naomi Klein introduces us to supporters of "pink" economies ... Read More
A MUST READ!
My first copy of "THE SHOCK DOCTRINE, the rise of disaster capitalism" by Naomi Klein was a gift from a friend.
After i had read 3 chapters i wanted EVERYONE to read it because it goes to the roots of the current economic meltdown.
It is very well written..a 'page turner' and truly shocking about what it reveals the U.S. the IMF and the WORLD BANK have done around the world since the '70s causing immense suffering and bloodshed in forcing poor countries to have 'FREE MARKETS"
I have already given away 11 copies and just bought 5 more to give away.
It's a MUST READ if you want to understand our current economic problems.
