The Secret History of the American Empire: The Truth about Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World by Perkins, John

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

New York Times bestseller From the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an...
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The Secret History of the American Empire: The Truth about Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World by Perkins, John

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

$47.58

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

$47.58
Author: John Perkins
Format: Paperback
Language: English
New York Times bestseller

From the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, comes an expos 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.

Author: John Perkins
Publisher: Plume Books
Published: 05/01/2008
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 7.94h x 5.58w x 0.84d
ISBN: 9780452289574
Audience: Young Adult

About the Author
John Perkins is the bestselling author of the classic exposé Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. He is the founder and president of the Dream Change Coalition, which works closely with Amazonian and other indigenous people to help preserve their environments and cultures. From 1971 to 1981 he worked for the international consulting firm of Chas.T. Main, where he became chief economist and director of economics and regional planning. Perkins has lectured and taught at universities and learning centers on four continents and is a regular lecturer for the Omega Center.

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