The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man: The shocking story of how America really took over the world
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False economics. Threats, bribes, extortion. Debt, deception, coups, assassinations and unbridled military power. These are the tools used by the `corporatocracy’ – a vast network of corporations, banks, colluding governments and rich and powerful individuals – to ensure that they retain and expand their wealth and influence, growing richer and richer as the poor become poorer. In his original, post 9/11 book, John Perkins revealed how he was recruited as an economic hit man in the 1970s, and exposed the corrupt methods American corporations use to spread their influence in the developing world, cheating countries out of trillions of dollars. In this new, extensively updated edition he lays bare the latest, terrifying evolution of the economic hit man, and how the system has become even more entrenched and powerful than ever before. In New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, John Perkins provides fresh and chilling evidence of how the corporatocracy has grown its influence to every corner of the globe, making us all unwitting slaves to their regime. But he also provides advice on how we can end our unconscious support of the system and its self-serving, lethal economy. Review: Great book - Where do I begin… if you are interested in learning how corporations and the US government make things happen around the world, read this. It’s an essential read. Review: Fascinating book - Just read the back blurb and a few pages and this makes fir a compelling read about how the world really works. John Perkins doesn't miss words when he describes the typical working life of an economic hit man. Looking forward to reading it thoroughly.
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M**G
Great book
Where do I begin… if you are interested in learning how corporations and the US government make things happen around the world, read this. It’s an essential read.
N**T
Fascinating book
Just read the back blurb and a few pages and this makes fir a compelling read about how the world really works. John Perkins doesn't miss words when he describes the typical working life of an economic hit man. Looking forward to reading it thoroughly.
G**D
A good read
A good read particularly if you enjoy international relations and economics.
R**A
Gift well received
Bought for my son on request - he loves this stuff! If you're interested in all the secret goings on it's for you.
S**O
Confessions of an economic hit man
It’s an eye opener on the ills of the system. I recommend this read to everyone.
M**T
A historical fiction. Fictional documentary. So astonishing and ...
A historical fiction. Fictional documentary. So astonishing and just timely to be read amid those turbulent times. Again as a foreigner I appreciate American writers stated to confess after all said&done. Does it clear their sins against humanity? We will be the judge. People of oppressed, exploited countries. Time s up. Everyone should read and make their siblings memorize what s happened in order to uprise against such wrongdoings in future. Thnks to Mr Perkins at least to have shed light into darkness bravely although lately. Hope his sins be forgiven
C**G
or how powerful countries colonise others, without actually colonising them
If you need to understand how the richer nations keep the poorer ones in poverty, then you should read this.
D**E
Fantastic, shocking read
Any book that explains how reality is, instead of how the media portrays it, gets my thumbs up. This book sits in the same spectrum as Noam Chomsky's books criticising US foreign policy. A must read for anyone still left with a belief that capitalism is OK.
A**R
Good read
Great book to learn about empires
K**E
Fascinating book
Fascinating book. You get a blend of history, geopolitics, economics, and the personal journey of an economic hit man. Very well written. Easy to follow. Full of information for those of us that love true history (not the whitewashed garbage the Department of Education has been feeding the public for so long). Enjoyed this book thoroughly and I can see why it’s been such a bestseller for so long
D**K
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man 3rd Edition
This is an excellent read. John Perkins has a style which includes us, his readers, in intimate conversations with men and women of huge power and influence. He shares with us his intimate knowledge of the international power brokers who dictated the course of history. John Perkins was a part of that brokerage and in this third edition of his confessions, he speaks to us, and shares with us an unparalleled insight and knowledge into what can be described as conspiracy fact enacted on a global scale. John concludes his book with many ideas on how we, the readers can help ourselves and our friends to combat feelings of impotency in the face of the economic structures which are killing our planet. I give John hearty thanks for his courage, honesty and tenacity in the writing of this brilliantly written book. Thank you John.
C**C
À good Read
Very interesting ! Good reading . It givre a great example of how we nickel and dime these different countries and finally end up bankrupting them into submission.
K**D
A must read book
An exceptional book. A must read
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