John Perkins
Paperback | Pages: 303 pages Rating: 3.86 | 31636 Users | 3397 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Confessions of an Economic Hit Man |
| ISBN: | 0452287081 (ISBN13: 9780452287082) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | John M. Perkins |
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From the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, comes an exposé 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.Details Regarding Books Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
| Title | : | Confessions of an Economic Hit Man |
| Author | : | John Perkins |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 303 pages |
| Published | : | December 27th 2005 by Plume (first published 2004) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Economics. Politics. History. Biography. Business. Autobiography. Memoir |
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Ratings: 3.86 From 31636 Users | 3397 ReviewsCriticize Regarding Books Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
I find it kind of surprising and disappointing that so many of the reviewers here have rated the book so poorly, and more importantly that they have done so not only for purely legitimate reasons (that they think Perkins is a poor writer; I disagree, but if they think so, they ought to rate accordingly) but because they accuse him of being a "conspiracy theorist." Perkins attempts to dispel this notion at every turn: "Some would blame our current problems on an organized conspiracy. I wish itOrdinarily, I would not waste my time reading such claptrap, except that my colleagues are assigning this book to our students and my cousin graciously gave me a copy. As an act of respect to my cousin (and rebuke to my colleagues), I hereby offer my reactions to this grotesque excuse for a memoir.I should acknowledge my own professional background first, so that those inclined to dismiss my criticisms may do so without further regard. In the late 1970s and throughout most of the 1980s, I was an
I didn't want to like "Confessions," nor Perkins. It bothers me when people point to nefarious and secret conspiracies engineered by masterminds who control our lives; it means we have no responsibility or power. It bothers me when people "confess" to past crimes and urge reform when it works to their reputation and remuneration. But I wanted to honor a coworker's recommendation and loan of the book, so I gave Perkins a chance. I was engrossed and even entranced by his facility with words and
If nothing else this book is a time line of geopolitical/military events that the US was involved with from the 70s through the 2000s. It was a basic review of the US in Indonesia, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Iran, Saudi and Iraq. It was not an 'eye opener', nor was it sourced very well. His references were journalists - the same journalists that he links to the corporatacracy he so loathes (and blames). The author illuminates the underground world of the Economic Hit Men that were basically
Good message, important, but reads like fiction. If this guy wanted to have any serious impact he should have written something less sensational. Also, he's a jackass. He spent his whole life screwing over everybody, including his friends, and then he writes a book (for which he probably made lots of money and became famous) and we're supposed to believe this guy suddenly developed a conscience? I don't buy it.
I don't know why I keep reading books like this...I only get more and more depressed about the state of the world. Perkins' story is well told and it kept me interested throughout. Like a lot of other political books I've read of late, this one is made even more relevant by the events that have occurred even in the short time since it was published. The book tells the tale of the American led imperialism around the world leading up to the events of 9/11 and even the subsequent invasion of Iraq.
Really interesting perspective of US economic "development" abroad. It reads like a memoir, but it's mostly about the ways private US companies mess with other regimes. I wish everyone would read this book.
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