The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
by Naomi Klein
Recommended by Brit Marling
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Sociology, Finance, and Politics.
In her groundbreaking reporting from Iraq, Naomi Klein exposed how the trauma of invasion was being exploited to remake the country in the interest of foreign corporations. She called it "disaster capitalism." Covering Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami, and New Orleans postKatrina, she witnessed something remarkably similar. People still reeli...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Sociology, Finance, and Politics.
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Brit Marling
“This book by @NaomiAKlein is amazing and important to read or reread right now”
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Consider Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Recommended by 31 sources.
“Outliers reads like a series of captivating magazine profiles, each unpacking a hidden factor behind extraordinary success. Gladwell’s storytelling makes complex social science accessible, but the book relies on memorable anecdotes rather than offering systematic analysis. The book explores the idea that individual brilliance rarely stands alone; success often hinges on birth dates, cultural legacies, and the 10,000-hour rule. While the narratives are strong, the book overgeneralizes from handpicked examples, leaving skeptical readers questioning the conclusions. It’s most useful as a conversation starter about luck and timing—annoying if you want a rigorous academic treatise or a how-to guide for your own life.”
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