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Serious Money

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Caroline Knowles

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320 Seiten
12 Lesestunden

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London is a plutocrat's paradise, boasting more billionaires than New York, Hong Kong, or Moscow. Their wealth, rather than benefiting society, is damaging the environment and reshaping the city. Sociologist Caroline Knowles explores the lives of this secretive elite as she walks through various neighborhoods, revealing how the wealthy mold London into their vision with gated communities and luxury developments. Her journey takes her behind closed doors, exposing the dark underbelly of the city, from opulent mansions to exclusive hotels and clubs. Along the way, she encounters a diverse and entertaining array of characters, including bankers, aristocrats, tech moguls, Conservative donors, and their entourages of butlers, bodyguards, and lawyers. The narrative is both shocking and enlightening, challenging the notion that wealth is inherently desirable. It uncovers the isolation and paranoia that often accompany extreme affluence, suggesting that the life of luxury can be ultimately unfulfilling. This exploration serves as a potent reminder that the super-rich do not solely shape the city; the broader community has the power to demand change. Ultimately, the book argues that serious money benefits no one—not even those who possess it.