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Discover 'The Fifth Risk' by Michael Lewis, a gripping exploration into the unseen forces threatening our democracy. This bestselling paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2019, delves deep into the intricacies of government operations and how ignorance can lead to catastrophic outcomes. With 256 pages of masterful storytelling, Lewis examines the critical role of the US Department of Energy and the alarming absence of transition team engagement after the 2016 election. This heartfelt narrative emphasizes how government quietly and effectively manages essential services, from overseeing school meal programs to tackling dangerous nuclear threats. As experts assess extreme long-term risks, this book highlights the urgent national and global threats stemming from neglect and poor leadership. 'The Fifth Risk' is not just a call-to-action; it serves as a wake-up call, elucidating the vital knowledge that could have safeguarded us all. Ideal for readers passionate about politics, social justice, and the complexities of governance, this bookstore favorite is an essential addition to your collection. This brand new paperback features the ISBN 9780141991429, ensuring you receive a quality product directly from our store. Place your order now and dive into this thought-provoking read. Enjoy quick and reliable delivery to your doorstep worldwide.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141991429
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256
Description:
The bestselling, no-holds-barred expose of the people who are wrecking our democracy, by the master storyteller of our times
The morning after Trump was elected president, the people who ran the US Department of Energy - an agency that deals with some of the most powerful risks facing humanity - waited to welcome the incoming administration's transition team. Nobody appeared. Across the US government, the same thing happened- nothing.
People don't notice when stuff goes right. That is the stuff government does. It manages everything that underpins our lives from funding free school meals, to policing rogue nuclear activity, to predicting extreme weather events. It steps in where private investment fears to tread, innovates and creates knowledge, assesses extreme long-term risk.
And now, government is under attack. By its own leaders.
In The Fifth Risk, Michael Lewis reveals the combustible cocktail of wilful ignorance and venality that is fuelling the destruction of a country's fabric. All of this, Lewis shows, exposes America and the world to the biggest risk of all. It is what you never learned that might have saved you.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141991429
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256
Description:
The bestselling, no-holds-barred expose of the people who are wrecking our democracy, by the master storyteller of our times
The morning after Trump was elected president, the people who ran the US Department of Energy - an agency that deals with some of the most powerful risks facing humanity - waited to welcome the incoming administration's transition team. Nobody appeared. Across the US government, the same thing happened- nothing.
People don't notice when stuff goes right. That is the stuff government does. It manages everything that underpins our lives from funding free school meals, to policing rogue nuclear activity, to predicting extreme weather events. It steps in where private investment fears to tread, innovates and creates knowledge, assesses extreme long-term risk.
And now, government is under attack. By its own leaders.
In The Fifth Risk, Michael Lewis reveals the combustible cocktail of wilful ignorance and venality that is fuelling the destruction of a country's fabric. All of this, Lewis shows, exposes America and the world to the biggest risk of all. It is what you never learned that might have saved you.