Out of Control
Out of Control
Leslie Cockburn
Ev Williams
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Noam Chomsky
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Steve Jurvetson
The single book that’s had the most influence on me my entire life. [...] It started my life long fascination of the biological metaphors in technology. - Steve Jurvetson
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"Out of Control" by Leslie Cockburn is a riveting exploration into the clandestine corners of global arms trade, a journey that takes readers from the killing fields of Central America to the tension-laden streets of Beirut. With meticulous research and fearless reporting, Cockburn unveils the dark tapestry of gunrunning and its catastrophic impact on global politics and human lives. Her narrative, rich with detail and brimming with urgency, exposes the complicity of governments, the greed of arms dealers, and the human cost of warfare. This book is not just a story of arms; it's an indictment of a world that allows profit to overshadow peace. Leslie Cockburn's masterful storytelling weaves together complex threads of political intrigue, personal ambition, and betrayal to reveal how the uncontrolled spread of weapons destabilizes regions and perpetuates conflict. Through vivid portraits of the key players and gripping accounts of covert operations, "Out of Control" offers an unparalleled insight into the mechanisms that fuel wars and insurgency. This vintage classic is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the shadowy dynamics of international arms trade and its profound implications for global peace.

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Released
1993
1 Jan
Length
233
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The single book that’s had the most influence on me my entire life. [...] It started my life long fascination of the biological metaphors in technology. - Steve Jurvetson
On the "books read" section of Ev Williams' GoodReads profile.
On the "Top 100 Books Referenced by Noam Chomsky" list.
— Leslie Cockburn, Out of Control

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