Saturday, July 14, 2007

The Secret History of the American Empire

Watch John Perkins on Book TV discuss his newest book "The Secret History of the American Empire"

The program runs for a little over an hour and is worth watching.

About the Program:

John Perkins talks about his follow-up to his 2005 book, "Confessions of an Economic Hitman," at Barnes & Noble in New York City. In his new book, Mr. Perkins argues that the United States uses its foreign policy to further U.S. business interests around the globe, often to the detriment of poor countries.

About the Author

John Perkins is the founder and chairman of Dream Change, a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable development. He is a former international business consultant.

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