The Secret History Of The American Empire : Economic Hit Men, Jackals, And The Truth About Global Corruption

By:

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis
From the book jacket... In his stunning memoir, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, which spent more than a year on the New York Times bestseller list, John Perkins detailed his role in the 1970s and '80s in the international corporate intrigues that created a de facto American Empire. This riveting, behind-the-scenes exposé unfolded like a cinematic blockbuster told through the eyes of a man who once helped shape that empire. Now, in The Secret History of the American Empire, Perkins zeroes in on hot spots around the world today and, drawing on interviews with other hit men, jackals, CIA operatives, reporters, and activists, examines the current geopolitical crisis. Instability is the norm: It's clear that the world we've created is dangerous and no longer sustainable. How did we get here? Who's responsible? What good have we done? And at what cost? And what can we do to change things for the next generations? Addressing these questions and more, Perkins reveals the secret history behind the events that have defined our world, including: * The current Latin-American revolution and its lessons for democracy * How the "defeats" in Vietnam and Iraq benefited big business * The role oflsrael as "Fortress America" in the Middle East * Tragic repercussions of the IMF's "Asian Economic Collapse" and Clinton's "African Renaissance" * U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, and Venezuela * Jackal forays to assassinate democratic presidents 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 web of corruption and corporate skullduggery. Alarming yet hopeful. The Secret History of the American Empire concludes with a clear-eyed look toward the future and a compassionate plan to reimagine the world.
Copyright:
2007

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
367 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780525950158
Publisher:
N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
John Perkins
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Business and Finance, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Submitted By:
Richard James
Proofread By:
dean martineau
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

Reviews

No Rating Yet