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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “Well researched and presented, the Shock Doctrine offers a critical insight into free market economic policies, their implementation, and their consequences. Klein's primary thesis revolves around the idea that ideological institutions take advantage of man-made and natural upheavals to implement...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“dense but incredibly informative, eye opening.”
blaire h wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Chilling tail of American diplomacy, appalling Human Rights violations, and it's unending quest for power”
Fat D wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Naomi Klein is smart, dedicated and goes full on with this book. A must read for people who give a shit about other people instead of people who love things over people.”
shelfari47 wrote this review Friday, November 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Klein presents an intelligent and insightful history of global economics and politics over the last 60 years as they have been shaped by the economic theories of the late Milton Friedman. His mantra of free markets, deregulation and lowered taxes has created chaos and death across the planet, widening the gap between rich and poor, labor and owners. Friedman's disciples are still at work trying to implement his ideas, despite the wreckage they have created, as Klein documents.This book will forever change the way you read or hear the news and understand the forces that have shaped our present.”
Jim S wrote this review Saturday, October 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Though am not done yet with this book, what i've read so far makes it one of my favourites. The author did a great job in dissecting the so called les affair market and the relation between this economical theory and the US intervention in South America during the 60's and 70's and the US invasion of Iraq,”
amro s wrote this review Saturday, October 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“If only half the things are true in this book, it would be incredible. Obviously Naomi is there to make a point, and sometimes it creeps towards the Michael Moore style of making it, however obviously it is justified. Slightly scary read it makes you understand why South America dislike US, why there are so many Russian oligarchs, and why we are where we are today”
Cullum A wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“As the United States withdraws its combat forces from Iraq, the government is hiring more private guards to protect U.S. installations at a cost that could near $1 billion, according to the special inspector general for Iraq reconstruction....
dicky wrote this review Tuesday, September 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
In the future, if you tell a student or a journalist that you favor free markets and limited government, there is a risk that they will ask you why you support dictatorships, torture, and corporate welfare. The reason for the confusion will be Naomi Klein's book The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism.”1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Naomi Klein is an excellent writer and Shock Doctrine is a well-researched and well-written critique of Chicago School economics. For as good as Chicago School theory looks on paper, its track record in reality has been much different, though you will be hard-pressed to get its supporters to admit it.”
Rob P wrote this review Saturday, September 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Holy crap if this book is even half true it is horrifying. Klein skewers Milton Freidman and the Chicago School unmercifully as she outlines the economic holocausts caused by their theories and policies, mainly implemented by dictators and military juntas but even by democracies such as our own. The chapter on the Bush administration outsourcing the government and military to big business is chilling. It's a horror story, folks, and you're living in it. A must read for anyone interested in the intersection of economics and politics, even if the first half does drag a bit.”
Doug B wrote this review Friday, September 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The shock doctrine is a book about disaster capitalism and the capitalism's negative effects on people all over the world. The book has 7 parts and each part discusses different examples of the crooked capitalism. Part one talks about psychological tests done on subjects to change their personality. These tests are created by those in power to make it easier to implement their reforms on the people they are targeting. These tests go against human rights and are extremely harmful and wrong. Part two discusses various methods of torture that happened in Chile, led by General Pinochet. The tests explore ways to help the capitalists get what they want. Part three discusses ways the government and big businesses tried to use the 'shock doctrine' on parts of the population. Part four talks about how the 'shock doctrine' was imposed on Poland, Russia, and South Africa. Part five talks about the Disaster Capitalism Complex where companies make a profit on the disasters that happen. Part 6 discusses Iraq in the 2000s and how the shock doctrine was implemented at a large scale. Part seven covers the wins and losses of the economic shock therapy. I would say this is a good book, but it isn't an easy read. ”
KISA S wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
