Saturday, October 22, 2005
Week 4 Resources
The Corporation : The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power
by Joel Bakan
ISBN: 0743247469
The modern corporation, according to law professor Joel Bakan, is "singularly self-interested and unable to feel genuine concern for others in any context." (p. 56) He concludes that the corporation is a "pathological" entity. Also made into a movie.
Gangs of America: The Rise of Corporate Power and the Disabling of Democracy
by Ted Nace
ISBN: 1576752607
"Gangs of America" stakes out the historical origins of the status of the modern corporation as a preferential legal entity enjoying rights and freedoms superior to that of the individual.
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
by John Perkins
ISBN: 1576753018Americans should be aware of how our nations powerful influence and economy is being misused and misdirected to undermine and hinder the development of nations around the world.
Shapeshifting: Shamanic Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation
by John Perkins
ISBN: 0892816635
John Perkins' wonderful shapeshifting brings great insight for an industrial civilization consuming and polluting itself toward catastrophe.
CCD Position Paper No. Four
Rich and Poor: Socioeconomic Inequality in these United States
by Lowell Noble
Found On John M. Perkin's Foundation website (go to download articles and click on title)
Website devoted to studying US poverty from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Website called The Finance Project which focuses on welfare reform and helping low-income and the working poor.
Pipe Dreams: Greed, Ego and the Death of Enron
by Robert Bryce
ISBN:1586482017
Description of book: "Along the way, Austin Chronicle reporter Bryce reveals the political history of "The Crooked E" with its ties to the Bush family and Senator Phil Gramm, who, without shame, sponsored legislation that directly benefited Enron and allowed the company to conceal its debts. All of the high-level players at Enron are profiled, and you get an excellent sense of their personalities and plenty of gossip about the sexual infidelities that ran rampant with this group of executives. Most importantly, Bryce unveils the intricate accounting schemes that allowed Enron to switch from a healthy cash flow business into one that put all its emphasis on trading revenues while ignoring the massive expenses that would ultimately pull the company into bankruptcy. Bryce's account is a prime example of how greed, arrogance, and influence lead to corruption, deception, and ruin. "
Michael Moore's website. I know many people think he is a bit obnoxious and extremist. However, I watched Bowling for Columbine this past week and he has some interesting insight into the economic issues often behind acts of violenc.
A corporate watch website called Corpwatch. They had several helpful links and articles.
by Joel Bakan
ISBN: 0743247469
The modern corporation, according to law professor Joel Bakan, is "singularly self-interested and unable to feel genuine concern for others in any context." (p. 56) He concludes that the corporation is a "pathological" entity. Also made into a movie.
Gangs of America: The Rise of Corporate Power and the Disabling of Democracy
by Ted Nace
ISBN: 1576752607
"Gangs of America" stakes out the historical origins of the status of the modern corporation as a preferential legal entity enjoying rights and freedoms superior to that of the individual.
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
by John Perkins
ISBN: 1576753018Americans should be aware of how our nations powerful influence and economy is being misused and misdirected to undermine and hinder the development of nations around the world.
Shapeshifting: Shamanic Techniques for Global and Personal Transformation
by John Perkins
ISBN: 0892816635
John Perkins' wonderful shapeshifting brings great insight for an industrial civilization consuming and polluting itself toward catastrophe.
CCD Position Paper No. Four
Rich and Poor: Socioeconomic Inequality in these United States
by Lowell Noble
Found On John M. Perkin's Foundation website (go to download articles and click on title)
Website devoted to studying US poverty from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Website called The Finance Project which focuses on welfare reform and helping low-income and the working poor.
Pipe Dreams: Greed, Ego and the Death of Enron
by Robert Bryce
ISBN:1586482017
Description of book: "Along the way, Austin Chronicle reporter Bryce reveals the political history of "The Crooked E" with its ties to the Bush family and Senator Phil Gramm, who, without shame, sponsored legislation that directly benefited Enron and allowed the company to conceal its debts. All of the high-level players at Enron are profiled, and you get an excellent sense of their personalities and plenty of gossip about the sexual infidelities that ran rampant with this group of executives. Most importantly, Bryce unveils the intricate accounting schemes that allowed Enron to switch from a healthy cash flow business into one that put all its emphasis on trading revenues while ignoring the massive expenses that would ultimately pull the company into bankruptcy. Bryce's account is a prime example of how greed, arrogance, and influence lead to corruption, deception, and ruin. "
Michael Moore's website. I know many people think he is a bit obnoxious and extremist. However, I watched Bowling for Columbine this past week and he has some interesting insight into the economic issues often behind acts of violenc.
A corporate watch website called Corpwatch. They had several helpful links and articles.
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