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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100452287081
ISBN-139780452287082
eBay Product ID (ePID)48325576

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Book TitleConfessions of an Economic Hit Man
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicInternational / Economics, Business Ethics, International Relations / Trade & Tariffs, Social Scientists & Psychologists, Imperialism, Political, International / General, Security (National & International), Business
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
AuthorJohn Perkins
FormatUk-B Format Paperback

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Item Weight8.6 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in

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Dewey Edition23
Reviews"[A] gripping tell-all book." -- The Rocky Mountain News "Astonishing." -- Boston Herald "This riveting look at a world of intrigue reads like a spy novel...Highly recommended." -- Library Journal "Here are the real-life details--nasty, manipulative, plain evil--of international corporate skullduggery spun into a tale rivaling the darkest espionage thriller." -- Greg Palast , author of The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, Perkins is both alarming and entertaining, writing with the cutting precision and wit of a hard-boiled novelist.” —Rocky Mountain News A sweeping, bold assault on the tyranny of corporate globalization, full of drama and adventure, with devastating stories of greed run wild.” —Howard Zinn, author of A People’s History of the United States Perkin’s books have helped me better understand something that has been puzzling me for a long time: Why have so many resource-rich countries in the developing world remained steadfastly poor? The answers he gives are both complex and uncomfortable, and none of us in the first world can abrogate responsibility easily.” —Sting This devastating indictment of current economic policies also offers hope by showing the power of the growing movement toward a caring economics worldwide.” —Riane Eisler, author of The Chalice and the Bladeand The Real Wealth of Nations, "Perkins is both alarming and entertaining, writing with the cutting precision and wit of a hard-boiled novelist." - Rocky Mountain News "A sweeping, bold assault on the tyranny of corporate globalization, full of drama and adventure, with devastating stories of greed run wild." -Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States "Perkin's books have helped me better understand something that has been puzzling me for a long time: Why have so many resource-rich countries in the developing world remained steadfastly poor? The answers he gives are both complex and uncomfortable, and none of us in the first world can abrogate responsibility easily." -Sting "This devastating indictment of current economic policies also offers hope by showing the power of the growing movement toward a caring economics worldwide." -Riane Eisler, author of The Chalice and the Blade and The Real Wealth of Nations, "[A] gripping tell-all book." - The Rocky Mountain News "Astonishing." - Boston Herald "This riveting look at a world of intrigue reads like a spy novel...Highly recommended." - Library Journal "Here are the real-life details-nasty, manipulative, plain evil-of international corporate skullduggery spun into a tale rivaling the darkest espionage thriller." - Greg Palast , author of The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal332/.042092 B
Grade ToUP
SynopsisFrom the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man , comes an expos of international corruption, and an inspired plan to turn the tide for future generations With a presidential election around the corner, questions of America's military buildup, environmental impact, and foreign policy are on everyone's mind. Former Economic Hit Man John Perkins goes behind the scenes of the current geopolitical crisis and offers bold solutions to our most pressing problems. Drawing on interviews with other EHMs, jackals, CIA operatives, reporters, businessmen, and activists, Perkins reveals the secret history of events that have created the current American Empire, including:   How the defeats in Vietnam and Iraq have benefited big business The role of Israel as Fortress America in the Middle East Tragic repercussions of the IMF's Asian Economic Collapse The current Latin American revolution and its lessons for democracy U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, and Venezuela From the U.S. military in Iraq to infrastructure development in Indonesia, from Peace Corps volunteers in Africa to jackals in Venezuela, Perkins exposes a conspiracy of corruption that has fueled instability and anti-Americanism around the globe, with consequences reflected in our daily headlines. Having raised the alarm, Perkins passionately addresses how Americans can work to create a more peaceful and stable world for future generations.  , The runaway bestseller that has generated a major movie dealand an international dialoguewith over 170,000 copies sold in hardcover and seven weeks on the "New York Times" list Economic hit men, John Perkins writes, are highly paid professionals who cheat countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars. Their tools include fraudulent financial reports, rigged elections, payoffs, extortion, sex, and murder. They play a game as old as Empire but one that has taken on terrifying dimensions during this time of globalization. John Perkins should knowhe was an economic hit man for an international consulting firm that worked to convince developing countries to accept enormous loans and to funnel that money to U.S.corporations. Once these countries were saddled with huge debts, the American government and international aid agencies were able to request their pound of flesh in favors, including access to natural resources, military cooperation, and political support. "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" is the story of one mans experiences inside the intrigue, greed, corruption and little-known government and corporate activities that America has been involved in since World War II, and which have dire consequences for the future of democracy and the world. [A] gripping tell-all book."The Rocky Mountain News" Astonishing."Boston Herald" This riveting look at a world of intrigue reads like a spy novel . . . Highly recommended." Library Journal" Here are the real-life detailsnasty, manipulative, plain evilof international corporate skullduggery spun into a tale rivaling the darkest espionage thriller.Greg Palast, author of "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy", From the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man , comes an expose of international corruption, and an inspired plan to turn the tide for future generations With a presidential election around the corner, questions of America's military buildup, environmental impact, and foreign policy are on everyone's mind. Former Economic Hit Man John Perkins goes behind the scenes of the current geopolitical crisis and offers bold solutions to our most pressing problems. Drawing on interviews with other EHMs, jackals, CIA operatives, reporters, businessmen, and activists, Perkins reveals the secret history of events that have created the current American Empire, including: How the defeats in Vietnam and Iraq have benefited big business The role of Israel as Fortress America in the Middle East Tragic repercussions of the IMF's Asian Economic Collapse The current Latin American revolution and its lessons for democracy U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, and Venezuela From the U.S. military in Iraq to infrastructure development in Indonesia, from Peace Corps volunteers in Africa to jackals in Venezuela, Perkins exposes a conspiracy of corruption that has fueled instability and anti-Americanism around the globe, with consequences reflected in our daily headlines. Having raised the alarm, Perkins passionately addresses how Americans can work to create a more peaceful and stable world for future generations., Perkins, a former chief economist at a Boston strategic-consulting firm, confesses he was an "economic hit man" for 10 years, helping U.S. intelligence agencies and multinationals cajole and blackmail foreign leaders into serving U.S. foreign policy and awarding lucrative contracts to American business.

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  • by rail-crazy
    28 Jan, 2020

    Amazing history of government corruption

    An eye opening history of how big business manipulated the US and other governments in order to get rich. The author reveals devious behind the scenes activities that usually resulted in destruction of foreign human rights. This information should be taught in public schools so that we all are aware of all activities this country is capable of. This type of government corruption should be eliminated. I found this book hard to put down and highly recommend it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by 420m-67
    17 Apr, 2019

    The real story is the best story.

    This book was the beginning of my understanding of why America gets involved with so much war and that the majority of the masses are not aware of. John Perkins really did a great job yelling his story and the part that he played in our government's take over of other countries of natural resources and wealth, also how it was his job to manipulate statistics to present to foreign leaders and how the military is basically used as the enforcer for privately owned corporations, and how he regrets helping it become what it is today

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by all_star_goods
    12 May, 2024

    Great book, great price, well worth it. Thanks!

    Great book, great price, well worth it. Thanks!

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  • by randallreel108
    25 Mar, 2020

    great book. Must read!

    Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, great book. Must read!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by jkjadj*
    14 May, 2024

    Will be a great read. The pages were a bit ruffled, but overall it is a good value.

    Will be a great read. The pages were a bit ruffled, but overall it is a good value.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by dred.415
    24 Sep, 2019

    Truth, untainted.

    This is one of a handful of reads that exposes the rot from the inside out. A buy well worth it.

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  • by debre-111
    29 Oct, 2019

    Great ans interesting.

    Great book with a powerful message.....

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by crygib-23
    10 Apr, 2022

    Good

    I have heard about the aurthir and book... I love the first two chapters as fit the physical condition it’s not a 100% best condition BUT reasonable without the distraction

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by countrywideconsignments
    17 Jun, 2020

    Good value on interesting book

    Interesting subject matter, even more so in todays world...

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  • by vrea7050
    11 Sep, 2019

    Should b book enforced to read HS students

    True come whit this book

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