The shock doctrine: the rise of disaster capitalism
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New York : Metropolitan Books, 2007.
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1st ed.
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558 pages ; 25 cm.
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An introduction to the concept of "disaster capitalism" offers an exposé of how the global "free market" has exploited crises, violence, and shock over the past three decades to promote radical privatization that benefits large corporations and powerfulinterest groups.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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An introduction to the concept of "disaster capitalism" offers an exposé of how the global "free market" has exploited crises, violence, and shock over the past three decades to promote radical privatization that benefits large corporations and powerfulinterest groups.
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Klein, N. (2007). The shock doctrine: the rise of disaster capitalism. New York, Metropolitan Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Klein, Naomi, 1970-. 2007. The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. New York, Metropolitan Books.

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Klein, Naomi, 1970-, The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. New York, Metropolitan Books, 2007.

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Klein, Naomi. The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism. New York, Metropolitan Books, 2007.

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