Lewis, Michael
The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141991429
- author:
- Lewis, Michael
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, History & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy by Michael Lewis The morning after a presidential election, a crucial transition team fails to appear, leaving the US Department of Energy in limbo. This eerie silence is just the beginning of a disturbing trend across the US government, where key agencies are being dismantled and critical functions are being neglected. Michael Lewis, a masterful storyteller, exposes the wilful ignorance and venality that is fuelling the destruction of America's democratic fabric. As Lewis reveals, the US government plays a vital role in managing risks that threaten humanity, from funding free school meals to predicting extreme weather events. Yet, its own leaders are undermining its ability to function effectively. The result is a combustible cocktail of chaos and destruction, with far-reaching consequences for the country and the world. In The Fifth Risk, Lewis sheds light on the biggest risk of all: the erosion of democracy itself. This thought-provoking book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of government and the importance of a functioning democracy.
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