This was a great book to introducing anyone into the world of globalization.

inspiring and recommended to those who need some good news for a change.

Going back in time a bit, and probably a bit more honest than her later books

Klein, along with Arudhati Roy, is one of the star commentators on current activist politics – and paradoxically a sort of celebrity activist. Readers should not approach this collection of reports, commentaries and journalism looking for the sort of thesis-driven analysis of current trends seen in either No Logo or The Shock Doctrine, but should expect to (and do) find inspiring tales of struggle and resistance, and developing alternatives to the current anti-democratic, exploitative, reactionary political trends. There is a good blend of bottom up struggle and critique of the activities of those in power. Good reportage and solid liberal/democratic socialist analysis – and as she admits elsewhere better at analysis that solutions: in this case, there should be plenty to inspire (in windows to alternatives) and much to annoy (in fences erected to limit struggle).

Es el segundo libro que leo de Naomi Klein, más que un diario de lucha como lo fue No Logo realmente se trata de una recopilacion de articulos escritos de forma individual, personalmente me hubiera gustado que continuara con el estilo narrativo de No Logo, sin embargo tiene muy buenos articulos personalmente el que mas me impacto fue el de "Calculo Brutal del Sufrimiento".

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My first Naomi Klein book that I just happened to find in the bargain bin. Apparently this isn't considered one of her best, so I have a lot of great books to look forward to, as I really enjoyed this one.

I found this a really great read in the sense that it helped me understand more of the past two decades of current events (Not past the '10's), considering that I was just a child and young teen at this time. It helps me understand more of the under the surface story, or what large media doesn't really convey properly, the counter cultural movement and political activism and protest and why it is.

It really struck a chord with me. I have a vague sense for these things, but reading each well explained chapter, with specific semi-current examples, of the threat to democracy and the fight back really informed me of the specific causes. I may sound naive, and perhaps I am, but this book was enlightening and sparked my interest even more on these issues, and I've already ordered 3 more of her books.

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Me gustó, lo leí muy rápido. Es corto. De todos modos, no me gustó tanto como los libros anteriores de Klein, si bien tiene muchas cosas realmente interesantes.
Básicamente se trata de una colección de pequeños artículos, en gran medida realcionados con el activismo.

I liked her earlier book, "No Logo" but this one seemed to drag a bit. It was also a bit repetitive in places, I guess because these were actually written as op-ed or other pieces that she collected together for the book. It is still quite relevant given the silly season going on in the US at this time. Sadly folks in the US would not likely read this and most wouldn't get it if they did. Otherwise how do you explain Trump.

P.S. I have been away from my Goodreads desk for several months. My review is scant since I simply don't remember a lot of the details from my reading of it.

Very interesting but it was harder to read than the others

More of Klein's great journalism around globalization.

Despite 20 years having passed since its publication, this book's themes and writings remain current and relevant, as power continues to sacrifice the downtrodden to a global economic model that benefits the holders of wealth, further cementing inequality.