Corporations

   These resources describe corporations and their abuses.

  

Gangs of America


This book describes the history and extent of corporate power in the US. The author is Ted Nace. The text is exceptionally readable and clear.


Gangs of America by Ted Nace - the rise of Corporate Power and the disabling of democracy



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The Future of Food


This documentary looks at corporate control of food production, with an emphasis on farming. It highlights patents on seeds and how they are abused.

This is a well made film with excellent photography.





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Confessions of an Economic Hit Man


This book describes how US government and corporate alliances dominate the world through manipulation and brutality. Perkins emphasizes pushing other governments to "invest" in projects managed by US corporations.

The style is a little informal as it is a biography rather than a structured look of US corporate actions.


Democracy Now! | Confessions of an Economic Hit Man: How the U.S. Uses Globalization to Cheat Poor Countries Out of Trillions



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Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army


Jeremy Scahill's book is important because the rising mercenary army employed by the US and allied nations gets little coverage. Blackwater is often held above the law.


Democracy Now! | Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army



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No Logo (DVD)


This is a short, minimal documentary featuring Naomi Klein. If focuses on the power of branding and its effects.

The DVD is somewhat difficult to obtain.





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No Logo


This is the classic book by Naomi Klein on corporate image creation.





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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room


This is a popular film/DVD on Enron Corporation.





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The Corporation


This documentary describing abuses and inherent illnesses within corporations. (The documentary is a little long and contains some scenes which should have been cut.)





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SiCKO


This Michael Moore film paints a damning portrait of the US healthcare industry. It has helped raise healthcare as a topic of discussion.

International portions of the film are particularly interesting.


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Democracy Now! | "Sicko" Interviewees Tell Harrowing First-Hand Stories of U.S. Health Care Failures



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WAL-MART: The High Cost of the Low Price


This is a popular film on the WAL-MART chain stores.


WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price



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Roger and Me


A Michael Moore film criticizing General Motors for abandoning Flint, Michigan. General Motors Chairman Roger Smith is a primary target.





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