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The Occupy Handbook [Paperback]

Janet Byrne

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3 May 2012

Analysing the movement's deep-seated origins in questions that the country has sought too long to ignore, some of the greatest economic minds - from Paul Krugman, Robin Wells, Michael Lewis, Robert Reich, Amy Goodman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Scott Turow, Bethany McLean, Brandon Adams, Tyler Cowen to prominent labour leaders and young, cutting-edge economists and financial writers whose work is not yet widely known - THE OCCUPY HANDBOOK captures 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 handbook 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.


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"An excellent one-stop shop for analysis of the financial crisis and everything about it."--Reuters "Felix Salmon "

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Understand the Occupy Wall Street movement - and why it matters now more than ever both in America and around the world.

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3.0 out of 5 stars I wanted to love it. 7 May 2012
By Nona - Published on Amazon.com
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This is not really a book, but a collection of essays and observations on the Occupy Wall Street "movement".

I really enjoyed and learned from about a third of the essays contained in this eclectic collection. Another third, however, were boring repetition and less than first rate writing from first rate writers.

Like many observers, I have been somewhat perplexed by Occupy's failure to present an agenda, a list of goals, or a program. David Graeber and Chris Hedges, however, do a very good job of explaining the positive side of anarchy and messy participatory democracy.

It's a worthy read, but you will find yourself skimming a lot of the selections.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic, Engaging, Informative and Important 15 May 2012
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The Occupy Handbook is a collection of writings authored by major contributors to the lively contemporary debate on the political economy. Its authors come, by invitation, from the world of journalism, academics, and political action. From her introductory essay through the intelligent method of organization of essays, the editor, Janet Byrne, makes clear that the handbook will not be writing down to the reader. The essays, whether written to instruct, or persuade, or, in some instances, exercise self-justification, are for the most part engaging and informative. The authors contributed what they believed was important for readers to know and the editor lets us hear them. They are not homogenized. A lecture on the manner in which our form of legislative government is vulnerable to wealth inequality - delivered in the good humored, concise, and instructive voice of your favorite TED lecturer - shares the podium with an essay on sub-prime financing delivered with the bridled contempt of a prophet whose warning continued to be ignored while the sky falls around him. Their differing voices - and, in particular, their differing attitudes - give a unique ebb and flow to the collection - placing you in the midst of the genuine debate. Along the way, even enlightened readers pick up those little gems of previously unknown information which are the joy of the essay. This is not a straight through read - it is a "read and think." A book to put on your kindle and keep nearby. Read and think. Then do it again. You find yourself in the midst of authentic voices in lively, important, debate, which stays with you. A remarkable accomplishment in the world of talking heads and talking points.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn Something New 12 April 2012
By Queenie - Published on Amazon.com
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Banking, business, one-percent, ninety-nine percent... Are the lines that clearly drawn, is it that cut and dried? I don't think so. As an individual, do I have the time (read energy or desire) to research all the moving parts and come to a clear cut personal opinion? I don't think so. Personal empathy for those in our country who are struggling financially versus working my own ten hour working days in the energy business incur mixed feelings about the Occupy Wall Street movement in general.

Enter the Occupy Handbook. Wow. Starting with the very personal introduction by Janet Byrne I was drawn into a graphic scenario about the disparity of urban, agricultural and big business landscape on a mere train ride from Philadelphia, through New Jersey, into New York. The varied income levels in that small stretch of our country provide an individualized perspective of the intellectual approach to the issues. Moving to Michael Lewis' tongue-in-cheek, witty article and Gillian Tett's discussion of silos in the banking industry primed the pump to encourage me to learn from this book, regardless of my pre-conceived opinions.

As with many `handbooks' this is a learning tool that provides insight into a problem while allowing the reader to cull salient points and form one's own opinion. Kudos to Ms. Byrne and kudos to the individual authors for taking the time to pull this together.
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