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I'm surprised no one has commented on this thread that The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein (leaving her strong political leanings aside) provides an excellent ove

by m0th87 17y ago

I'm surprised no one has commented on this thread that The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein (leaving her strong political leanings aside) provides an excellent overview of the shock therapy as it was applied to the USSR and other nations. It was by far the most disturbing book I've ever read.

johnyzee 17y ago
On the same topic, 'Baghdad year zero' is also fascinating: http://www.harpers.org/archive/2004/09/0080197 http://www.harpers.org/archive/2004/09/0080197