The Occupy Handbook, Janet Byrne
The Occupy Handbook, Janet Byrne
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The Occupy Handbook

Author: Janet Byrne

Narrator: Samantha Worthen, Kevin Stillwell, Dikran Tulane

Unabridged: 17 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/17/2012

Synopsis

Analyzing the movement's deep-seated origins in questions that the country has sought too long to ignore, some of the greatest economic minds and most incisive cultural commentators - from Paul Krugman, Robin Wells, Michael Lewis, Robert Reich, Amy Goodman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Gillian Tett, Scott Turow, Bethany McLean, Brandon Adams, and Tyler Cowen to prominent labor leaders and young, cutting-edge economists and financial writers whose work is not yet widely known - capture the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon in all its ragged glory, giving readers an on-the-scene feel for the movement as it unfolds while exploring the heady growth of the protests, considering the lasting changes wrought, and recommending reform.

A guide to the occupation, The Occupy Handbook is a talked-about source for understanding why 1% of the people in America take almost a quarter of the nation's income and the long-term effects of a protest movement that even the objects of its attack can find little fault with.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Aryn on May 12, 2012

While I was reading this book that I received from Goodreads Giveaways, I came across this article written by Stephen King. Tax Me, for F@%&’s Sake! I found it very appropriate, considering the book I was reading. This collection of essays by some 50+ economists, and other various intelligent people,......more

Goodreads review by Peter on June 12, 2012

I found the 'Occupy Handbook' to be a very comprehensive and enlightening read. The number, diversity and quality of the authors was incredible. The short chapters kept it interesting, though most wrote in a manner that even a mental midget like myself could understand. I greatly appreciated editor......more

Goodreads review by Mallory on April 25, 2012

Even for someone as economically-illiterate as me, this is a good book to read. With contributions from a wide range of authors, from Nobel-prize winning economists to knowledgeable reporters, from Paul Volcker to Matt Taibbi, in all sorts of styles. Some of the articles are dense enough to be pluck......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on September 11, 2012

I think my favorite part of this book were the suggested solutions made by many of the contributors. A financial transactions tax, principle reductions for homeowners who are underwater, and serious reforms to our student loan programs are just a few ideas that would put real focus on rebuilding our......more

Goodreads review by David on July 21, 2012

Not only does this book have much in that helps define the OWS movement, but it is also full of ideas and solutions by a host of people on how we can fix our failing systems. Very informative and useful.......more

Quotes

"More than a scrapbook of the recent Occupy Wall Street movement, The Occupy Handbook, a compilation by our best journalists, thinkers and economists, puts the story of America's revolt against inequality in welcome historical perspective. From the barricades of 1848, to the barrios of modern Chile, to the improbable campgrounds thrown together in the shadows of New York skyscrapers, the Handbook examines the budding question of whether democracy can foster a more equal, and also a more prosperous, society. Insightful pieces by Gillian Tett, John Cassidy, Bethany McLean and many more prepare you to think about the next outbreak of outrage and activism-which is only a matter of time."—Roger Lowenstein, author of The End of Wall Street and When Genius Failed

"This fascinating collection explains why and how income and wealth inequalities have rightly climbed to the top of the policy agenda in so many countries. With multiple perspectives from both experts and activists, The Occupy Handbook contains valuable insights on the historical context, the formation of the popular movements, their impact, and what the future may hold. I suspect it won't be long before this handbook is viewed as the reference guide for understanding how an unstructured gathering of people in Zuccotti Park ended up providing the catalyst redefining policy imperatives around the world."—Mohamed A. El-Erian, CEO of PIMCO and author of When Markets Collide

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