2 Geopolitics Books - Confessions of an Economic Hitman & The Shock Doctrine

Confessions of an Economic Hitman (1st edition) by John Perkins - In this shocking exposé, former EHM John Perkins gives an insider view into the corrupt system that cheats and strong-arms countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars and ultimately causes staggering income inequality and ecological devastation. "A sweeping, bold assault on the tyranny of corporate globalization, full of drama and adventure, with devastating stories of greed run wild.” —Howard Zinn, author of A People’s History of the United States The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein - In her groundbreaking reporting, Naomi Klein introduced the term "disaster capitalism." Whether covering Baghdad after the U.S. occupation, Sri Lanka in the wake of the tsunami, or New Orleans post-Katrina, she witnessed something remarkably similar. People still reeling from catastrophe were being hit again, this time with economic "shock treatment," losing their land and homes to rapid-fire corporate makeovers. “Impassioned, hugely informative, wonderfully controversial, and scary as hell.” ―John le Carré Tags: political science biography autobiography sociology social psychology environmental studies business neoliberalism neocolonialism privatization corruption democracy free trade poverty economic development foreign policy third world bank Global South indigenous rights IMF international trade CIA coup espionage war mercenary natural disaster relief crisis response