The Fifth Risk

Explore the critical insights of 'The Fifth Risk' by Michael Lewis, a must-read that delves into the often-overlooked role of government in safeguarding our future. This engaging paperback book, published by Penguin UK in 2019, spans 256 pages of compelling narrative. Lewis writes with clarity and urgency, highlighting the risks that come from inadequate governmental oversight and the erosion of vital institutions. Readers will uncover the profound impact of the Department of Energy and other agencies as they navigate extreme long-term risks that threaten our society, from nuclear dangers to climate change. This book is essential for anyone interested in understanding how government actions—or inactions—affect daily life, policy, and global stability. Whether you're a student of political science, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about the workings of government, 'The Fifth Risk' provides deep insights into the challenges we face today. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping on this enlightening read, perfectly suited for those seeking to comprehend the complexities of modern governance. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item, and delivery may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141991429
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256


Description:
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.

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