Books The shock doctrine

The Shock Doctrine argues that the global free market has often relied on violence and shock to expand, rather than democratic processes. Naomi Klein investigates how "shock doctrine" – the tactic of exploiting the public's disorientation following collective shocks like wars, coups, terrorist attacks, market crashes, or natural disasters – has been systematically used to implement radical pro-corporate measures, often referred to as "shock therapy". The book explores this concept through historical research and on-the-ground reporting in various disaster zones, challenging the notion that unfettered capitalism and democracy are inherently linked.