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Naomi Klein
Richa Chadha
Made me reassess consumerism and greed. - Richa Chadha
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No Logo

Naomi Klein
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Naomi Klein
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In "No Logo," Naomi Klein takes a sharp and critical look at the omnipresent force of corporate branding in our daily lives. With an acute sense of detail and an engaging narrative style, Klein explores how multinational corporations not only vie for consumer loyalty through their products but also seek to embed their brands within the very fabric of society. From clothing and electronics to education and public spaces, no stone is left unturned in Klein's examination of how brands have transcended mere logos to symbolize a complex mix of cultural values, lifestyle choices, and even personal identity. Through a combination of journalistic investigation and firsthand accounts, Klein uncovers the dark side of corporate marketing strategies, including the exploitation of labor and the manipulation of consumer desires, sparking a conversation on the ethical boundaries of branding practices. At the heart of "No Logo" is a rallying cry for resistance and empowerment. Klein documents the rise of a new wave of activism aimed squarely at challenging the hegemony of global brands. Through vivid stories of protests, guerrilla art, and grassroots campaigns, she illustrates how a diverse coalition of activists, artists, and ordinary citizens are using creativity and solidarity to push back against corporate overreach. Far from a mere critique, "No Logo" serves as a source of inspiration, offering a vision of how collective action can reclaim public space and culture from the clutches of commodification. In doing so, Klein not only questions the ethics of modern consumerism but also highlights the potential for a new kind of social engagement in the 21st century, one that redefines power, community, and democracy in the age of global capitalism.

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Released
2000
1 Jan
Length
528
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Made me reassess consumerism and greed. - Richa Chadha
What haunts me is not exactly the absence of literal space so much as a deep craving for metaphorical space: release, escape, some kind of open-ended freedom.
— Naomi Klein, No Logo

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