The Battle for Paradise

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"In the rubble of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans and ultrarich "Puertopians" are locked in a pitched struggle over how to remake the island. In this vital and startling investigation, New York Times bestselling author and activist Naomi Klein uncovers how the forces of shock politics and disaster capitalism seek to undermine the nation's radical, resilient vision for a just recovery."--page[4] of cover.

subjects: Emergency management,  Politics and government,  Economic conditions,  Hurricanes,  Disaster relief,  Neoliberalism,  Capitalism,  United states, politics and government, 2017-,  United states, politics and government, 2017-2021,  Condiciones económicas,  Huracanes,  Auxilio en los desastres,  Capitalismo,  Neoliberalismo,  Política y gobierno,  Disasters,  Puerto rico, economic conditions,  Puerto rico, politics and government,  Natural disasters,  Sustainable development,  Social conditions,  Economic history,  Catastrophes naturelles,  Aspect économique,  Développement durable,  Secours aux victimes de catastrophes,  Politique et gouvernement,  Conditions économiques,  Conditions sociales,  BUSINESS & ECONOMICS,  Infrastructure,  SOCIAL SCIENCE,  General,  Economic aspects,  Moral and ethical aspects

Places: United States,  Puerto Rico,  Estados Unidos

Times: 2009-2017