The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, authored by Canadian journalist and activist Naomi Klein, was first published in 2007. The book provides a critical analysis of neoliberal economic policies, arguing that global leaders often exploit natural disasters, wars, and social crises to implement radical free-market reforms—a phenomenon Klein labels "disaster capitalism."

From a corporate and ownership perspective, the book's history is tied to several major publishing houses. The first edition was published in Canada by Knopf Canada, an imprint of Penguin Random House. In the United Kingdom, it was released by Allen Lane, also a Penguin Random House imprint, while in the United States, it was published by Metropolitan Books (an imprint of Henry Holt and Company). These imprints fall under the umbrellas of massive global media conglomerates.

As of 2026, the ultimate ownership of the book's primary publishers rests with Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, the German multinational that owns Penguin Random House, and the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, which owns Macmillan (parent of Henry Holt). Manufacturing typically occurs in the region of sale, with copies printed in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada depending on the specific edition and market distribution.