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oceanwader's review
3.0
Disappointing.
The Introduction started the book off with a bang, presenting the author's intriguing thesis in outline. I thought, 'Wow, I'm in for a treat!' and thus expected 5-star quality.
Alas, beyond a few enlightening chapters, the rest of the book fizzled out.
It is structured such that each chapter covers 'The Evolution of ____.' While some chapter arguments were well made to support each sub-thesis, most of the 16 chapters gave only cursory treatment to their topics. Hence, the disappointment and 3-star rating.
The Introduction started the book off with a bang, presenting the author's intriguing thesis in outline. I thought, 'Wow, I'm in for a treat!' and thus expected 5-star quality.
Alas, beyond a few enlightening chapters, the rest of the book fizzled out.
It is structured such that each chapter covers 'The Evolution of ____.' While some chapter arguments were well made to support each sub-thesis, most of the 16 chapters gave only cursory treatment to their topics. Hence, the disappointment and 3-star rating.
sshparker's review
3.0
The general idea that Ridley writes about is correct, and his first few chapters are excellent examples of how change in our world evolves rather than is directed. I enjoyed the book to start, and totally agree with the author's outlook.
However, in the later chapters his hypothesis is a thinly veiled veneer over his Libertarian views. The two views are complimentary, but not all attempts at trying to direct change are bad. Just as not all government is bad.
However, in the later chapters his hypothesis is a thinly veiled veneer over his Libertarian views. The two views are complimentary, but not all attempts at trying to direct change are bad. Just as not all government is bad.
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