Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
by John Perkins
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Author: John PerkinsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-12-27
ISBN: 0452287081
Number of pages: 303
Publisher: Plume
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- ISBN13: 9780452287082
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Book Review: "Film Noir" or political-economic "third rail?"
Summary: 5 Stars
Why has America's prestige in the world fallen? Why are we involved in costly international intrigues? This book's title is sensational-appearing but the subject is serious. The issues raised aren't hype they are happening today.
Mr. Perkins' dramatic first-hand experiences relate closely to my observations as a national finance and banking executive in this country. The economic methods that he describes have been and are being used domestically. We are now experiencing their cannibalizing effects on our own economy.
What should have been obvious to me, in the international setting, was made clear by John Perkin's book with the "film noir" title. The corprate-political machine described has no respect for national sovereignty including, I fear, our own.
Please read, share and debate this very readable book.
P.S. When I wrote this review: 1.) I didn't think that the economic crises that we visited upon other countries would come home so soon. Read the book to see what you may do! 2.) For the same colorfully written first-person story related to governmental and non-govermnental foreign aid see "Travesty in Haiti" by Timothy Schwartz. Both books would make great action and informative movies.
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