The Shock Doctrine
The Shock Doctrine
The Shock Doctrine (pronunciation: /ʃɒk ˈdɒktrɪn/) is a theory that describes the way in which governments and powerful entities manipulate crises to implement controversial policies. The term was coined by Naomi Klein in her 2007 book, "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism".
Etymology
The term "Shock Doctrine" originates from the title of Naomi Klein's book. The "shock" refers to the crises or disasters that create a state of shock among the population, while the "doctrine" refers to the set of policies that are implemented during this state of shock.
Related Terms
- Disaster Capitalism: A practice where businesses and governments take advantage of crises to implement policies that benefit them.
- Neoliberalism: An economic ideology that advocates for free-market capitalism and deregulation.
- Milton Friedman: An economist whose theories have been associated with the shock doctrine.
- Economic Shock Therapy: A sudden and drastic change in national economic policies, often associated with the shock doctrine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on The Shock Doctrine
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