THE SECRET HITORY OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE

Perkins, John

ISBN 10: 052595015X / ISBN 13: 9780525950158

Published by Dutton / Penguin Group, Inc., New York, 2007

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Inscribed and signed by Perkins on the title page; "Anne & Tim - Siga Luchando! John Perkins." Perkins exposes a web of corruption and corporate skulduggery. Fine in fine dust jacket. Appears as new. Seller Inventory # 052328

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE SECRET HITORY OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE

Publisher: Dutton / Penguin Group, Inc., New York

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: Book

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Synopsis:

In the Secret History of the American Empire, Perkins zeroes in on hot spots around the world today and, drawing on interviews with other hit men, jackals, CIA operatives, reporters, and activists, examines the current geopolitical crisis. Instability is the norm: It's clear that the world we've created is dangerous and no longer sustainable. How did we get here? Who's 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 defined our world.
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 web of corruption and corporate skullduggery. The Secret History of the American Empire concludes with a clear-eyed look toward the future and a compassionate plan to reimagine the world.

About the Author:

John Perkins is the author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, a startling exposé of international corruption that spent over a year on the New York Times bestseller list. He is a founder and chairman of Dream Change, a nonprofit organization devoted to raising consciousness and creating a stable, sustainable, and peaceful world for future generations. Perkins has lectured and taught at universities on four continents including Wharton, Princeton, and Harvard, and is a champion for environmental and social causes.