Naomi Klein

Canadian author and activist (born 1970)
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Naomi Klein

Summary

Naomi Klein is a human[1]. Born in Montreal[2], she… she was born on May 8, 1970[3]. She worked as a journalist[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], documentary filmmaker[7], and sociologist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,646 views/month, #5,544 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Naomi Klein's place of birth was Montreal[2].
  • Naomi Klein was born on May 8, 1970[3].
  • Naomi Klein was born on May 5, 1970[10].
  • Naomi Klein's father was Michael C. Klein[11].
  • Naomi Klein's mother was Bonnie Sherr Klein[12].
  • Among Naomi Klein's spouses was Avi Lewis[13].
  • Naomi Klein held citizenship in Canada[14].
  • Naomi Klein's professions included journalist[4].
  • Naomi Klein worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Naomi Klein's professions included writer[6].
  • Naomi Klein worked as a documentary filmmaker[7].
  • Naomi Klein worked as a sociologist[8].
  • Naomi Klein worked as an economist[15].
  • Naomi Klein held the position of associate professor[16].
  • Naomi Klein was educated at University of Toronto[17].
  • Naomi Klein was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[18].
  • Naomi Klein's education included a stint at St. George's School of Montreal[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Naomi Klein is The Shock Doctrine[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Naomi Klein is This Changes Everything[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Naomi Klein is On Fire. The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Naomi Klein is No Logo[23].
  • Naomi Klein received the National Magazine Award[24].
  • Naomi Klein received the National Business Book Award[25].
  • Naomi Klein received the Izzy Award[26].
  • Naomi Klein received the American Book Awards[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: CA[29]

  • Began / founded: 1970-05-08[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: e74c2c6b-220c-4cf0-a914-e4058bcc7f43[31]

Body

Origins and Family

Naomi Klein was born in Montreal[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 8, 1970[3] and May 5, 1970[10]. Her father was Michael C. Klein[11]. Her mother was Bonnie Sherr Klein[12].

Education

Educated at University of Toronto[17], a public research university[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1827[34], headquartered in Toronto[35]; London School of Economics and Political Science[18], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1895[38], headquartered in London[39]; and St. George's School of Montreal[19], a boarding school[40], in Canada[41], founded in 1930[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], documentary filmmaker[7], sociologist[8], and economist[15]. Naomi Klein held the position of associate professor[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Shock Doctrine[20], a literary work[43]; This Changes Everything[21], a literary work[44]; On Fire. The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal[22], a literary work[45]; and No Logo[23], a literary work[46].

Recognition

Awards received include National Magazine Award[24], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1966[49]; National Business Book Award[25], a literary award[50], in Canada[51], founded in 1985[52]; Izzy Award[26], an award[53], in United States[54], founded in 2009[55]; American Book Awards[27], a literary award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1978[58]; Sydney Peace Prize[59], a peace award[60], in Australia[61]; and James Aronson Award[62], a journalism prize[63], in United States[64], founded in 1990[65].

Personal Life

Naomi Klein was married to Avi Lewis[13].

Why It Matters

Naomi Klein ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,646 views/month, #5,544 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Works attributed to her include The Shock Doctrine[68], a literary work[69]; No Logo[70], a literary work[71]; This Changes Everything[72], a literary work[73]; The Climate Book[74], a written work[75], written by Greta Thunberg[76]; and Fences and Windows[77], a literary work[78].

FAQs

Where was Naomi Klein born?

Naomi Klein was born in Montreal[2].

Who were Naomi Klein's parents?

Naomi Klein's father was Michael C. Klein[11]. Naomi Klein's mother was Bonnie Sherr Klein[12].

Who was Naomi Klein married to?

Naomi Klein's spouses include Avi Lewis[13].

What did Naomi Klein do for work?

Naomi Klein worked as journalist[4], screenwriter[5], writer[6], documentary filmmaker[7], and sociologist[8].

Where did Naomi Klein go to school?

Naomi Klein was educated at University of Toronto[17], London School of Economics and Political Science[18], and St. George's School of Montreal[19].

What awards did Naomi Klein receive?

Honors received include National Magazine Award[24], National Business Book Award[25], Izzy Award[26], and American Book Awards[27].

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