“Soviet-style communism failed, not because it was intrinsically evil, but because it was flawed. It allowed too few people to usurp too much power. Twenty-first century market capitalism, American-style, will fail for the same reasons. Both are edifices constructed by human intelligence, undone by human nature.”
Quote by Arundhati Roy
Work
Ordinary Person's Guide To Empire
This book delves into the intricate processes and impacts of empire-building, offering an accessible and insightful look at the subject from the viewpoint of someone not traditionally associated with power or influence. more
Author
Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy is an Indian author best known for her novel 'The God of Small Things', which won the Booker Prize in 1997. Her works often explore social and political issues such as class, race, and gender. more
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