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The Secret History of the American Empire

The Truth About Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World

John Perkins

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English
Plume
29 April 2008
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 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-

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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.
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Imprint:   Plume
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 134mm,  Spine: 22mm
Weight:   335g
ISBN:   9780452289574
ISBN 10:   0452289572
Series:   John Perkins Economic Hitman Series
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Other merchandise
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for The Secret History of the American Empire: The Truth About Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World

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


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