Bananas!: How The United Fruit Company Shaped the World
by Peter Chapman
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Author: Peter ChapmanEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-21
ISBN: 1841958816
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Canongate U.S.
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- ISBN13: 9781841958811
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Book Review: Inriguing look at monopoly
Summary: 4 Stars
United Fruit had a monopoly on the banana for over 100 years. This book ties familiar names from US history into the company's history and offers a more cosmopolitan perspective to the import business. The fact that United Fruit virtually controlled all aspects of Central American politics and governance during their hey-day is never mentioned in history books. The company was deeply involved in fomenting revolutions and regime changes throughout Central America until the mid-1970's with the tacit approval of certain US agencies and the lobbying of well-known government appointees behind the scenes. The author ties events together and shows how ruthless monopolies can be when protecting their interests to the detriment of all other considerations. This is an intriguing behind the scenes look at globalization gone wild.
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