The Secret History of the American Empire
The Truth About Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
29 April 2008
Summary
New York Times bestseller
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780452289574 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0452289572 |
| Author: | John Perkins |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Plume |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 29 April 2008 |
| Weight: | 323g |
| Dimensions: | 202mm x 136mm x 22mm |
| Series: | John Perkins Economic Hitman Series |
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Critics Review
“A sweeping, bold assault on the tyranny of corporate globalization, full of drama and adventure, with devastating stories of greed run wild. But Perkins is undaunted, and offers imaginative ideas for a different world.—Howard Zinn, author of A People’s History of the United States
“John Perkins’ new book is both an eye-opening expose of global corruption and a fascinating story of adventure and intrigue. 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
“Having made a splash with Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, Perkins offers similarly entertaining but disturbing accounts of the American government wreaking havoc around the world in support of American business. In Perkins’s view, American presidents willingly comply with their CEO masters, distributing foreign aid to corrupt Third World leaders who keep a share and return the rest to U.S. business for major projects, leaving their nations poor and massively in debt, and requiring more loans and slavish obedience to U.S. policy. If any leader objects, the CIA destabilizes his government, by assassination if necessary.”—Publishers Weekly
About The Author
John Perkins
John Perkins
John Perkins is the bestselling author of the classic exposé Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. He is the founder and president of the Dream Change Coalition, which works closely with Amazonian and other indigenous people to help preserve their environments and cultures. From 1971 to 1981, he worked for the international consulting firm of Chas. T. Main, where he became chief economist and director of economics and regional planning. Perkins has lectured and taught at universities and learning centers on four continents and is a regular lecturer for the Omega Center.
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