Shocking (not really)

Here's another book I would love to read.
The Shock Doctrine: Rise of Disaster Capitalism




From listening to the authors, Naomi Klein, interview on Alternative Radio this afternoon it seems that the book is about how neo-liberal politicians have taken advantage of different kinds of disasters (Hurricane Katrina, fall of the USSR, etc...) to implement neo-liberal policies without opposition. When the disaster area is at it's weakest, privatization and pro-corporate policy can be ushered in without protest because of recovery efforts; Klein, from what I'm hearing in her interview, seems like an incredibly smart woman and the book looks really well researched. The historical examples she makes reference to are things I need further explanation in. I guess it's time to stop talking about it and get the book.

See related article in The Nation