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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 337.73 EAN: 9780452289574 ISBN: 0452289572 Label: Plume Manufacturer: Plume Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 384 Publication Date: April 29, 2008 Publisher: Plume Studio: Plume Editorial Review: Product Description: A riveting exposé of international corruptionand what we can do about it, from the author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, which spent over a year on the New York Times bestseller list. In his stunning memoir, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, John Perkins detailed his former role as an economic hit man in the international corporate skullduggery of 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 and, drawing on interviews with other hit men, jackals, reporters, and activists, examines the current geopolitical crisis. Instability is the norm: Its clear that the world weve created is dangerous and no longer sustainable. How did we get here? Whos 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 created the American Empire, including: The current Latin-American revolution and its lessons for democracy How the defeats in Vietnam and Iraq benefited big business The role of Israel as Fortress America in the Middle East Tragic repercussions of the IMFs Asian Economic Collapse U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, and Venezuela Jackal (CIA operatives) 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 conspiracy of corruption that has fueled instability and anti-Americanism around the globe. Alarming yet hopeful, this book provides a compassionate plan to reimagine our world. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Personal testimony gives flavor & readability but makes for unverifiabilityThe US State Dept website's description of Perkins' previous book (Confessions of an Economic Hit Man) works here, as well: "an exciting, first-person, cloak-and-dagger tale that plays to popular images about alleged U.S. economic exploitation of Third World countries." In an easy to read style, Perkins weaves his personal stories around generally established events from around the world that one can usually trace to sources other than Perkins. Although it certainly doesn't hurt to ... Read More Rating: - What the empire has done, and what we can do to heal the world.John Perkins, a former "economic hit man", revealed his emotional turmoil in Confessions of an Economic Hitman. He illustrated from an insider's perspective the evils of the modern-day empire building of corporations or "corporatocracy" in action. He lifted the veil on the military-industrial complex, which partners with Government in bewitching consumers with guile, corruption and big marketing budgets, whilst carrying out gross environmental and human rights abuses. In this sequel, ... Read More Rating:  - Worldly wakeup call of history in the making!The Secret History of the American Empire by John Perkins author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. P. 283; "The world is not in danger. We are. If we don't change our ways, Mother Nature will shake us off like so many fleas." This fast moving book is packed with historical revelations and profound thoughts. Read it! Rating: - Sad but true, and time for us to actPerkins once again tells it like it is. We are part of the problem. Our addiction to cheap clothing and exercise equipment (put together in tropical sweatshops by people living only marginally better than inmates of Nazi prison camps) fuels the system. We have to change, to live sustainable lifestyles. Read the book. Once you understand the problem, you will want to be part of the solution. Rating:  - Alot of ego hereWow, I can't believe the reviews have been so favorable for this writers books. It's as though people just stop thinking for themselves. Let me save you 15 bucks. Down w/ capitilism, people who make money are bad. No mention that, perphaps, it's government interference and manipulation of fiscal programs around the world that cause corperations to act as they do. |
