John Perkins has seen the signs of today's economic meltdown before. The subprime mortgage fiascos, the banking industry collapse, the rising tide ...
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Mar 09, 2010
"Terrence"
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The title of this book is misleading. It isn't really a treatment specifically explaining why financial markets imploded. It's more of a concise explanation of how U.S. predatory capitalism has really operated in the world over the last forty years. In other words, it's something of a handy rewrite of the author's Confessions of an Economic Hitman. But this one is more streamlined, and he gets to anticipate objections better. Also, here, Perkins is more positive about the future of capitalism, e
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Sep 05, 2011
Benj
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The format and tone carry over from the first book, which made transitioning into the conceptual framework simple. His premise that the US and other 1st world countries exhibit the same traits as 3rd world countries is interesting and reasonably well supported (by his arguments/examples). As before, there are not enough examples, and the ones provided do not go in depth. Moreover, in this book he teases the reader with even fewer details in his examples. I am not so sure that I buy China as bein
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Mar 21, 2010
Teddy
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This is a guest review by my husband Bill. Welcome Bill!
Thanks to Teddy for requesting this book for me to review. It was one I highly coveted.
After Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and The Secret History of the American Empire, Hoodwinked is the latest in John Perkins trilogy explaining how predatory capitalism has formed an unholy alliance with the imperialism of the American empire to threaten the economic, social and environmental fabric of the world. While it can sta More...
Thanks to Teddy for requesting this book for me to review. It was one I highly coveted.
After Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and The Secret History of the American Empire, Hoodwinked is the latest in John Perkins trilogy explaining how predatory capitalism has formed an unholy alliance with the imperialism of the American empire to threaten the economic, social and environmental fabric of the world. While it can sta More...
Dec 19, 2009
Ellen
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I was really amazed when reading this book that these things actually go on. OK, call me naive but the thought that our government and large corporations send businessmen (ie hitmen) to other countries with the sole intention of conning them into giving us their natural resources and going into debt just disgusts me.
John Perkins really opens readers eyes to what's going on in the global market. He gives an insight into the global meltdown that many people haven't previously considere More...
John Perkins really opens readers eyes to what's going on in the global market. He gives an insight into the global meltdown that many people haven't previously considere More...
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Nov 14, 2009
Will
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Perkins’ Confessions of an Economic Hit Man was a scorching look at how western capital exploits third world countries in order to use their resources and encourage them to take on unsupportable mounds of debt to ensure their future subservience. He is back in familiar, shark-infested waters showing how the forces that made an art of international rape and pillage are applying the same methods inside the USA.
Perkins touches on a wide range of topics, all relevant, and all interesting More...
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Jan 16, 2011
Lena
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I first heard about John Perkins when my husband read Confessions of an Economic Hit Man. In that book, he discusses how he was employed by a consulting firm to essentially bribe leaders of third-world countries to accept huge loans that would end up leaving their countries so indebted they would have no choice but surrender their natural resources to US corporations at bargain basement prices free of any pesky environmental regulations.
I've been meaning to read that one for a whi More...
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Jan 25, 2011
Trevor
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I was going to review this book, but I made to mistake of checking for friend reviews first and there is no point now:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/138...
I can only add that the book Lena is looking for about the GFC is this one:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/73544...
and if she would like more the four books in the Blowback series gives more detail on US foreign policy for corporate benefit:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/228... More...
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/138...
I can only add that the book Lena is looking for about the GFC is this one:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/73544...
and if she would like more the four books in the Blowback series gives more detail on US foreign policy for corporate benefit:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/228... More...
Apr 20, 2011
Kate
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Quite a quick read, really explains corporate power. Not as good as Confessions of an Economic Hitman, and devoid of the personal awakening that Wendell Potter demonstrates in The Deadly Spin, making me wonder if this Robin Hood is rather just looking to capitalize on his less than heroic past life.
For those who want to know more about the current state of our world, and a crash course in real-life Business Ethics cases, check this book out (of a library, preferably).
For those who want to know more about the current state of our world, and a crash course in real-life Business Ethics cases, check this book out (of a library, preferably).
Jan 06, 2010
Eric
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This book is a good starting point for somebody that doesn't know alot about, or wants recent information on corporate greed and government deregulation's role in the economic crisis that was manufactured and brought to this country and how the same policies and philosophies have been used in other countries for years as a means of exploiting the world's resources for profit. Fun Stuff!!!
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Aug 17, 2011
Fox
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I am sure Mr. Perkins is a Mason... he's talking about the power of thoughs, which have mass. If the no. of people who share the same though, the mass of such thought increases and therefore created a large force which can change the world (newton physics) !!! In this book, he opposed to capitalism....against Freidman economics..... personally, i am not on the same side with Mr. Perkins...because it's the problem of the rules instead of the game itself... Whatever, it's a great book, bringing to
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Feb 25, 2010
Mike
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I thought this was a good followup to Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, he explains what's going on with our economy, stresses that this gov't cannot continue it's atrocious policies without our consent, and gives examples of ways you we can change things non-violently. I would have liked a little more detail but it's still a worthwhile read.
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Apr 03, 2010
Jackiejjj
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Without giving too much away, the basic premise is that we must look to ourselves - we CAN influence corporations - to create a sustainable, just and peaceful planet - read it to find out how!
Perkins does not have the most gripping writing style, but the content has punch and his personal experience lends credence to his advice!
Perkins does not have the most gripping writing style, but the content has punch and his personal experience lends credence to his advice!
Jul 14, 2010
Joe
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I really recommend this book. Aside from the self congratulatory asides where the author details his sexual conquests, I found it incredibly insightful into the huge problem of economic exploitation by the part of "economic hit men" who reduce third world countries to a dependent status in a controlled, calculated series of maneuvers.
It is frightening information, and I am glad the author decided to detail the operations he's been a part of. His observations are horrifi More...
It is frightening information, and I am glad the author decided to detail the operations he's been a part of. His observations are horrifi More...
Jan 18, 2011
Frank
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I put this book at the top of the list for everyone to read. I also recommend his first book. After the first part depresses you the second half leaves you hopeful for the future.
Oct 23, 2010
Ob-jonny
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Written by the Economic Hit Man guy. He explains how the free-market, neoconservative agenda allowed the deregulation which made a financial crisis almost guaranteed.
Feb 19, 2010
Suggested reading from a cyber friend in wonderful Berkley, CA
video: http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29021...
video: http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29021...
Jan 25, 2010
Marc
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Good follow up to Confessions of an Economic HitMan.
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Jun 23, 2010
Aron
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Perkins writing is almost simplistic in it's style and his name dropping anecdotes can be annoying. Yet this very characteristic allows him to explain complex issues clearly and simply. He gets to the heart of what's wrong with corporate capitalism in a way anyone can understand. His solutions may also sound overly simple minded. But he's right that every individual needs to take personal responsibility and work for change. No one, least of all politicians, are going to do it for us.
Dec 23, 2009
Bradhusser
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Good book especially if you are into Perkins views on diplomacy and foreign relations. This and his book an Economic Hit Man have opened my eyes to so very interesting ideas. I will definitely be a more contentious consumer.
Nov 04, 2010
robert
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I don't think this adds much to his previous books. Some of it is repeated material. Nope. Not much new here.
Jun 13, 2010
meg
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Read my interview with John Perkins here: http://blog.buzzflash.com/interviews/167
Dec 15, 2009
I have to give Perkins a lot of credit for what he’s done in this book.
Most importantly, Perkins identifies immediate problems, and provides tangible solutions that can be carried out individually on a daily basis, (i.e. spending our money only with firms that operate in a socially and environmentally sustainable way). While the solutions that Perkins proposed are not exhaustive, they do rely on the rudiments of capitalism, and therein provide a solid and realistic foundation upon w More...
Most importantly, Perkins identifies immediate problems, and provides tangible solutions that can be carried out individually on a daily basis, (i.e. spending our money only with firms that operate in a socially and environmentally sustainable way). While the solutions that Perkins proposed are not exhaustive, they do rely on the rudiments of capitalism, and therein provide a solid and realistic foundation upon w More...
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