The Shock Doctrine: Rise of Disaster Capitalism by Naomi Klein

Naomi Klein's The Shock Doctrine exposes how neoliberal economic policies leverage crises to enforce controversial reforms. The book traces 'disaster capitalism' from 1970s Latin America through events like the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, and the Asian tsunami. Klein reveals how governments and corporations exploit shocks to impose privatization, deregulation, and austerity, often harming vulnerable populations. Rich with historical analysis, it challenges the narrative that free markets naturally benefit all.Naomi Klein, Canadian author and activist