Naomi Klein's seminal work, "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism," meticulously uncovers a controversial theory: that powerful economic forces exploit moments of public disorientation following major crises—such as wars, natural disasters, or economic meltdowns—to implement radical, often unpopular, free-market policies. Klein provides compelling evidence from global events, including Pinochet's Chile, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the Iraq War, to illustrate how "disaster capitalism" operates. She argues that these "shocks" serve as opportunities to push through privatization, deregulation, and cuts to social spending, fundamentally reshaping societies. The book offers a critical examination of modern economic history and the mechanisms of power.