Perkins, John 1945-
Overview
| Works: | 89 works in 334 publications in 20 languages and 8,991 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Biography History Autobiographies Biographies Documentary films Interviews Nonfiction films Miscellanea Filmed interviews |
| Roles: | Author, Interviewee, Author of introduction |
| Classifications: | UB271.U52, 332.042092 |
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Most widely held works about
John Perkins
- Confessions of an economic hit man by John Perkins( Book )
- The new confessions of an economic hit man by John Perkins( Book )
- Confessions of an economic hit man by John Perkins( )
- The new confessions of an economic hit man by John Perkins( )
- The new confessions of an economic hitman : the shocking inside story of how America really took over the world by John Perkins( Book )
- Speaking freely by John Perkins( Visual )
- Zeitgeist addendum( Visual )
- Jing ji sha shou de gao bai by John Perkins( Book )
- Zeitgeist : the movie( Visual )
- Confessions d'un assassin économique : nouvelles révélations d'initiés sur la manipulation des économies du monde by John Perkins( Book )
- Bir ekonomik tetikçinin itirafları = Confessions of an economic hit man by John Perkins( Book )
- Mirovoĭ kapitalizm : razoblachenie, oni otvazhilisʹ skazatʹ pravdu by John Perkins( Book )
- Novai︠a︡ ispovedʹ ėkonomicheskogo ubiĭt︠s︡y by John Perkins( Book )
- Confessions of an economic hit man : pengakuan seorang ekonom perusak by John Perkins( Book )
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Most widely held works by
John Perkins
The secret history of the American empire : economic hit men, jackals, and the truth about global corruption by
John Perkins(
Book
)
18 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 1,319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Perkins, author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, zeroes in on hot spots around the world and, drawing on interviews with other hit men, jackals (CIA operatives), reporters, and activists, examines the current geopolitical crisis. Instability is the norm: It's clear that the world we've created is dangerous and no longer sustainable. How did we get here? Who's responsible? What good have we done and at what cost? And what can we do to change things for the next generations? Perkins reveals the secret history behind the events that have created the American Empire, including: the current Latin American revolution and its lessons for democracy; how the 'defeats' in Vietnam and Iraq benefited big business; the role of Israel as 'Fortress America' in the Middle East; tragic repercussions of the IMF's 'Asian Economic Collapse'; U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, and Venezuela; jackal forays to assassinate democratic presidents. Alarming yet hopeful, this book provides a compassionate plan to reimagine our world
18 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 1,319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Perkins, author of Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, zeroes in on hot spots around the world and, drawing on interviews with other hit men, jackals (CIA operatives), reporters, and activists, examines the current geopolitical crisis. Instability is the norm: It's clear that the world we've created is dangerous and no longer sustainable. How did we get here? Who's responsible? What good have we done and at what cost? And what can we do to change things for the next generations? Perkins reveals the secret history behind the events that have created the American Empire, including: the current Latin American revolution and its lessons for democracy; how the 'defeats' in Vietnam and Iraq benefited big business; the role of Israel as 'Fortress America' in the Middle East; tragic repercussions of the IMF's 'Asian Economic Collapse'; U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, and Venezuela; jackal forays to assassinate democratic presidents. Alarming yet hopeful, this book provides a compassionate plan to reimagine our world
Hoodwinked : an economic hit man reveals why the world financial markets imploded--and what we need to do to remake them by
John Perkins(
Book
)
17 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Perkins has seen economic meltdowns before--the banking industry collapse, the rising tide of unemployment, the shuttering of businesses are all too familiar symptoms of a far greater disease. As an economic hit man, he was involved in events once confined to the Third World, that have now sent the United States--and in fact the entire planet--spiraling toward disaster. Here, Perkins shows how we've been hoodwinked by the CEOs who run those few corporations that control the capital, land, and resources--and the politicians they manipulate. These corporate fat cats have sold us all on what he calls predatory capitalism, an exploitation of the many to benefit the already very wealthy. Their arrogance, gluttony, and mismanagement have brought us to the edge. But there is a way out. As Perkins makes clear, we can create a healthy economy that will encourage businesses to act responsibly, in the interests of their employees, their customers, the environment, and society at large.--From publisher description
17 editions published between 2009 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Perkins has seen economic meltdowns before--the banking industry collapse, the rising tide of unemployment, the shuttering of businesses are all too familiar symptoms of a far greater disease. As an economic hit man, he was involved in events once confined to the Third World, that have now sent the United States--and in fact the entire planet--spiraling toward disaster. Here, Perkins shows how we've been hoodwinked by the CEOs who run those few corporations that control the capital, land, and resources--and the politicians they manipulate. These corporate fat cats have sold us all on what he calls predatory capitalism, an exploitation of the many to benefit the already very wealthy. Their arrogance, gluttony, and mismanagement have brought us to the edge. But there is a way out. As Perkins makes clear, we can create a healthy economy that will encourage businesses to act responsibly, in the interests of their employees, their customers, the environment, and society at large.--From publisher description
Confessions of an economic hit man by
John Perkins(
)
7 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the inside story of how America turned from a respected republic into a feared empire. John Perkins should know, he was an economic hit man. His job was to convince countries that are strategically important to the U.S., from Indonesia to Panama, to accept enormous loans for infrastructure development and to make sure that the lucrative projects were contracted to Halliburton, Bechtel, Brown and Root, and other United States engineering and construction companies
7 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the inside story of how America turned from a respected republic into a feared empire. John Perkins should know, he was an economic hit man. His job was to convince countries that are strategically important to the U.S., from Indonesia to Panama, to accept enormous loans for infrastructure development and to make sure that the lucrative projects were contracted to Halliburton, Bechtel, Brown and Root, and other United States engineering and construction companies
On the line(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 213 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What happens when a group of activists, priests, celebrities, and students risk arrest to protest U.S. foreign policy in Latin America?ON THE LINE is an inside look at the people behind one of the largest nonviolent movements in America today: the movement to close the School of the Americas/WHINSEC, a U.S. Army school that trains Latin American soldiers. In a world where politics, passion, and Constitutional rights collide, protesters discuss their activism, the dark side of U.S. foreign policy, and the challenges of protesting since 9/11
5 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 213 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What happens when a group of activists, priests, celebrities, and students risk arrest to protest U.S. foreign policy in Latin America?ON THE LINE is an inside look at the people behind one of the largest nonviolent movements in America today: the movement to close the School of the Americas/WHINSEC, a U.S. Army school that trains Latin American soldiers. In a world where politics, passion, and Constitutional rights collide, protesters discuss their activism, the dark side of U.S. foreign policy, and the challenges of protesting since 9/11
The world is as you dream it : shamanic teachings from the Amazon and Andes by
John Perkins(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in English and held by 207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through their music, myth, herbal medicine, and the sacred ceremony of the hallucinogenic plant ayahuasca, the Shuar invite us into a dream that they have made reality--one that is nourishing and life-sustaining and in which the great privilege of being human is in embracing our role as caretakers of Mother Earth. --Publisher's description
3 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in English and held by 207 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Through their music, myth, herbal medicine, and the sacred ceremony of the hallucinogenic plant ayahuasca, the Shuar invite us into a dream that they have made reality--one that is nourishing and life-sustaining and in which the great privilege of being human is in embracing our role as caretakers of Mother Earth. --Publisher's description
Confessions of an economic hit man by
John Perkins(
Book
)
48 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Om John Perkins arbejde som agent for at fremme USAs økonomiske interesser i udviklingslandene, oftest ved hjælp af fupanalyser, bestikkelse og sex
48 editions published between 2004 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 132 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Om John Perkins arbejde som agent for at fremme USAs økonomiske interesser i udviklingslandene, oftest ved hjælp af fupanalyser, bestikkelse og sex
Shapeshifting : shamanic techniques for global and personal transformation by
John Perkins(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After 'Hit Man' The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins' extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man. Perkins' insider's view leads him to crisis of conscience--to the realization that he must devote himself to work which will foster a world-wide awareness of the sanctity of indigenous peoples, their cultures, and their environments. Perkins' books demonstrate how the age-old shamanic techniques of some of the world's most primitive peoples have sparked a revolution in modern concepts about healing, the subconscious, and the powers each of us has to alter individual and communal reality. Many indigenous cultures practice shapeshifting. Native American hunters take on the spirit of their prey to ensure a successful hunt; Asian medicine men "ingest" a sickness to heal the one afflicted; Amazon warriors become jaguars to soundlessly travel the jungle. Those who shapeshift understand that all of life is energy and that by focusing your intent you can change energetic patterns, rendering a new form. Shapeshifting can occur on three levels: cellular--transforming from human to plant or animal; personal--becoming a new self or leaving an addiction behind; and institutional--creating a new business or cultural identity. Since 1968, master shamans in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas have been training John Perkins to teach the industrial world about the powerful techniques involved in shapeshifting. His groundbreaking book takes you to deserts and jungles, mountains and oceans, medical research centers and corporate board rooms to learn the step-by-step methods of this practice that integrates ancient and modern techniques to bring about profound healing
4 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After 'Hit Man' The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins' extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man. Perkins' insider's view leads him to crisis of conscience--to the realization that he must devote himself to work which will foster a world-wide awareness of the sanctity of indigenous peoples, their cultures, and their environments. Perkins' books demonstrate how the age-old shamanic techniques of some of the world's most primitive peoples have sparked a revolution in modern concepts about healing, the subconscious, and the powers each of us has to alter individual and communal reality. Many indigenous cultures practice shapeshifting. Native American hunters take on the spirit of their prey to ensure a successful hunt; Asian medicine men "ingest" a sickness to heal the one afflicted; Amazon warriors become jaguars to soundlessly travel the jungle. Those who shapeshift understand that all of life is energy and that by focusing your intent you can change energetic patterns, rendering a new form. Shapeshifting can occur on three levels: cellular--transforming from human to plant or animal; personal--becoming a new self or leaving an addiction behind; and institutional--creating a new business or cultural identity. Since 1968, master shamans in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas have been training John Perkins to teach the industrial world about the powerful techniques involved in shapeshifting. His groundbreaking book takes you to deserts and jungles, mountains and oceans, medical research centers and corporate board rooms to learn the step-by-step methods of this practice that integrates ancient and modern techniques to bring about profound healing
The secret history of the American empire : economic hit men, jackals, and the truth about global corruption by
John Perkins(
Recording
)
10 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the crisis of worldwide instability created by the partnership of American corporations and the U.S. government
10 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the crisis of worldwide instability created by the partnership of American corporations and the U.S. government
Psychonavigation : techniques for travel beyond time by
John Perkins(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1990 and 2011 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After 'Hit Man' The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins' extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man. Perkins' insider's view leads him to crisis of conscience--to the realization that he must devote himself to work which will foster a world-wide awareness of the sanctity of indigenous peoples, their cultures, and their environments. Perkins' books demonstrate how the age-old shamanic techniques of some of the world's most primitive peoples have sparked a revolution in modern concepts about healing, the subconscious, and the powers each of us has to alter individual and communal reality. This groundbreaking book is John Perkins's firsthand account of his experiences with the shamanic technique of psychonavigation--a method of traveling outside the body by means of visions and dream wanderings--and his encounters with the Shuar of the Amazon, the Quechua of the Andes, and the Bugis of Indonesia. Shuar shamans psychonavigate for the purposes of hunting and healing, while the Bugis, among the most renowned sailors of the world, use these techniques to navigate without the aid of charts and compasses. Perkins explains how these techniques work and how the people of these indigenous cultures psychonavigate to both distant physical destinations and sources of inner wisdom. Throughout history, psychonavigation has been practiced by highly creative minds such as Beethoven, Jung, and Einstein. Perkins's riveting narrative takes us on a journey of personal discovery as he learns the great value of these techniques and their relevance not only to individual well-being, but to the health of the environment and of the world at large. He reveals how by attuning to the positive forces in nature and communicating with our inner guides we all can become psychonavigators, finding our way to wise decisions and developing innovative approaches to the challenges we face as individuals and a world community
6 editions published between 1990 and 2011 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After 'Hit Man' The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins' extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man. Perkins' insider's view leads him to crisis of conscience--to the realization that he must devote himself to work which will foster a world-wide awareness of the sanctity of indigenous peoples, their cultures, and their environments. Perkins' books demonstrate how the age-old shamanic techniques of some of the world's most primitive peoples have sparked a revolution in modern concepts about healing, the subconscious, and the powers each of us has to alter individual and communal reality. This groundbreaking book is John Perkins's firsthand account of his experiences with the shamanic technique of psychonavigation--a method of traveling outside the body by means of visions and dream wanderings--and his encounters with the Shuar of the Amazon, the Quechua of the Andes, and the Bugis of Indonesia. Shuar shamans psychonavigate for the purposes of hunting and healing, while the Bugis, among the most renowned sailors of the world, use these techniques to navigate without the aid of charts and compasses. Perkins explains how these techniques work and how the people of these indigenous cultures psychonavigate to both distant physical destinations and sources of inner wisdom. Throughout history, psychonavigation has been practiced by highly creative minds such as Beethoven, Jung, and Einstein. Perkins's riveting narrative takes us on a journey of personal discovery as he learns the great value of these techniques and their relevance not only to individual well-being, but to the health of the environment and of the world at large. He reveals how by attuning to the positive forces in nature and communicating with our inner guides we all can become psychonavigators, finding our way to wise decisions and developing innovative approaches to the challenges we face as individuals and a world community
Speaking freely by
John Perkins(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 88 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For many years John Perkins was an “economic hit man” in the world of international finance; a function he performed by persuading Third World countries to take on large-scale public works projects. Today we recognize that these types of projects, financed by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), have served to enrich U.S. corporations while creating crippling debt for these countries, effectively turning them into American client states. Experiencing a change of heart, Perkins resigned from the business in 1981. After running a utility company, he founded the nonprofit organization, Dream Change Coalition, which works closely with Amazonian and other indigenous people to help preserve their environments and cultures. Take the time for a conversation with Perkins about globalization and inequality around the world
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 88 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For many years John Perkins was an “economic hit man” in the world of international finance; a function he performed by persuading Third World countries to take on large-scale public works projects. Today we recognize that these types of projects, financed by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), have served to enrich U.S. corporations while creating crippling debt for these countries, effectively turning them into American client states. Experiencing a change of heart, Perkins resigned from the business in 1981. After running a utility company, he founded the nonprofit organization, Dream Change Coalition, which works closely with Amazonian and other indigenous people to help preserve their environments and cultures. Take the time for a conversation with Perkins about globalization and inequality around the world
Spirit of the Shuar : wisdom from the last unconquered people of the Amazon by
John Perkins(
Book
)
3 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discover the thoughts, history, and customs of the Shuar of the Amazon, as told in their own words. Tribe members explain their practices of shapeshifting and headhunting; the interdependence of humans and the environment; the role of ecstatic sex; their belief in war as a path to peace; and their faith in arutam, the life spirit. The indomitable Shuar of the Amazon--reputed to be the only tribe in the Americas that has never been conquered--have lived as warriors, hunters, cultivators, and healers for generations. Even in today's acquisitive, often wasteful world they defend their rainforests and sustainable ways of life and offer their philosophy of love, joy, and hope. More than three decades after first befriending members of the Shuar, author and environmentalist John Perkins and his publisher, Ehud Sperling, inspired Shakaim Mariano Chumpi-a young Shuar warrior who has fought in the jungle war between his native Ecuador and Peru-to travel among his people and record their thoughts, history, and customs. The result is Spirit of the Shuar. Here, in their own words, the Shuar share their practices of shapeshifting, "dreaming the world," and ecstatic sex, including the role older women play in teaching uninitiated men how to please. They explain the interdependence of humans and the environment, their formula for peace and balance, and their faith in arutam, the life-giving spirit of nature that allows each of us to transform ourselves. And they describe how their ancient-and current-practice of shrinking heads fits into their cultural philosophy. Whether exploring the mystery of shamanic shapeshifting, delving deeper into the powers of healing herbs and psychotropic plants, or finding new ways to live sustainably and sensitively in the face of encroaching development and environmental destruction, the Shuar have emerged as a strong people determined to preserve their identity and beliefs and share their teachings with a world in dire need of their wisdom. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Ayumpum Foundation to help the Shuar conserve their forests and spread their message
3 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discover the thoughts, history, and customs of the Shuar of the Amazon, as told in their own words. Tribe members explain their practices of shapeshifting and headhunting; the interdependence of humans and the environment; the role of ecstatic sex; their belief in war as a path to peace; and their faith in arutam, the life spirit. The indomitable Shuar of the Amazon--reputed to be the only tribe in the Americas that has never been conquered--have lived as warriors, hunters, cultivators, and healers for generations. Even in today's acquisitive, often wasteful world they defend their rainforests and sustainable ways of life and offer their philosophy of love, joy, and hope. More than three decades after first befriending members of the Shuar, author and environmentalist John Perkins and his publisher, Ehud Sperling, inspired Shakaim Mariano Chumpi-a young Shuar warrior who has fought in the jungle war between his native Ecuador and Peru-to travel among his people and record their thoughts, history, and customs. The result is Spirit of the Shuar. Here, in their own words, the Shuar share their practices of shapeshifting, "dreaming the world," and ecstatic sex, including the role older women play in teaching uninitiated men how to please. They explain the interdependence of humans and the environment, their formula for peace and balance, and their faith in arutam, the life-giving spirit of nature that allows each of us to transform ourselves. And they describe how their ancient-and current-practice of shrinking heads fits into their cultural philosophy. Whether exploring the mystery of shamanic shapeshifting, delving deeper into the powers of healing herbs and psychotropic plants, or finding new ways to live sustainably and sensitively in the face of encroaching development and environmental destruction, the Shuar have emerged as a strong people determined to preserve their identity and beliefs and share their teachings with a world in dire need of their wisdom. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Ayumpum Foundation to help the Shuar conserve their forests and spread their message
The stress-free habit : powerful techniques for health and longevity from the Andes, Yucatan, and Far East by
John Perkins(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 64 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To achieve material success in a technologically advanced society, it may be necessary to subject yourself to a great deal of stress. However, it is not necessary to "stay tense." The president of Independent Power Systems International, John Perkins manages large-scale projects aimed at conserving energy and improving the environment. The Stress-Free Habit is the result of his twenty years of experience as a management consultant to governmental organizations and businesses in countries as diverse as Ecuador, Indonesia, Egypt, Mexico, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. The author points out that stress is all around us and, while it is often useful and even essential, it can also be extremely harmful. While other cultures incorporate very specific methods of stress management as part of their daily routines, such methods are noticeably absent from the fabric of modern Western culture. Perkins emphasizes that we can--and should--seek out these techniques wherever they are to be found and put them into practice in our own lives. Throughout his travels and contacts with a variety of native cultures, the author has observed and integrated traditional practices that have enabled him and his co-workers to manage stress effectively and achieve high levels of success. The Stress-Free Habit consolidates this practical wisdom in a simple easy-to-follow eight-step program. Those who practice it experience physical and psychological benefits, including elimination of alcohol and drug abuse, insomnia, headache, diarrhea, and nervous disorders, as well as a lower probability of heart attack. The principles of The Stress-Free Habit come to life in tales of remarkable encounters with individuals who have mastered the art of creative living. Their stories are a testament to techniques of stress management that can help you live a longer, more relaxed, and more productive life
4 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 64 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To achieve material success in a technologically advanced society, it may be necessary to subject yourself to a great deal of stress. However, it is not necessary to "stay tense." The president of Independent Power Systems International, John Perkins manages large-scale projects aimed at conserving energy and improving the environment. The Stress-Free Habit is the result of his twenty years of experience as a management consultant to governmental organizations and businesses in countries as diverse as Ecuador, Indonesia, Egypt, Mexico, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. The author points out that stress is all around us and, while it is often useful and even essential, it can also be extremely harmful. While other cultures incorporate very specific methods of stress management as part of their daily routines, such methods are noticeably absent from the fabric of modern Western culture. Perkins emphasizes that we can--and should--seek out these techniques wherever they are to be found and put them into practice in our own lives. Throughout his travels and contacts with a variety of native cultures, the author has observed and integrated traditional practices that have enabled him and his co-workers to manage stress effectively and achieve high levels of success. The Stress-Free Habit consolidates this practical wisdom in a simple easy-to-follow eight-step program. Those who practice it experience physical and psychological benefits, including elimination of alcohol and drug abuse, insomnia, headache, diarrhea, and nervous disorders, as well as a lower probability of heart attack. The principles of The Stress-Free Habit come to life in tales of remarkable encounters with individuals who have mastered the art of creative living. Their stories are a testament to techniques of stress management that can help you live a longer, more relaxed, and more productive life
Hoodwinked : an economic hit man reveals why the global economy imploded - and how to fix it by
John Perkins(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Takes aim at the current global economic crisis and attempts to clear a path out of the rubble by providing a plan for remaking the economic markets
2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Takes aim at the current global economic crisis and attempts to clear a path out of the rubble by providing a plan for remaking the economic markets
Zeitgeist addendum(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2012 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features former 'Economic Hitman' and New York Times bestselling author, John Perkins, along with the Venus Project, an organization for social redesign created by industrial designer Jacque Fresco. Broken into four chapters, the first explains 'Fractional reserve banking' and how debt and bankruptcy are inevitable realities. The second exposes various levels of international corruption via the financial/corporate system
1 edition published in 2012 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features former 'Economic Hitman' and New York Times bestselling author, John Perkins, along with the Venus Project, an organization for social redesign created by industrial designer Jacque Fresco. Broken into four chapters, the first explains 'Fractional reserve banking' and how debt and bankruptcy are inevitable realities. The second exposes various levels of international corruption via the financial/corporate system
Hoodwinked : an economic hit man reveals why the world financial markets imploded--and what we need to do to remake them by
John Perkins(
)
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Perkins has seen economic meltdowns before--the banking industry collapse, the rising tide of unemployment, the shuttering of businesses are all too familiar symptoms of a far greater disease. As an economic hit man, he was involved in events once confined to the Third World, that have now sent the United States--and in fact the entire planet--spiraling toward disaster. Here, Perkins shows how we've been hoodwinked by the CEOs who run those few corporations that control the capital, land, and resources--and the politicians they manipulate. These corporate fat cats have sold us all on what he calls predatory capitalism, an exploitation of the many to benefit the already very wealthy. Their arrogance, gluttony, and mismanagement have brought us to the edge. But there is a way out. As Perkins makes clear, we can create a healthy economy that will encourage businesses to act responsibly, in the interests of their employees, their customers, the environment, and society at large.--From publisher description
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Perkins has seen economic meltdowns before--the banking industry collapse, the rising tide of unemployment, the shuttering of businesses are all too familiar symptoms of a far greater disease. As an economic hit man, he was involved in events once confined to the Third World, that have now sent the United States--and in fact the entire planet--spiraling toward disaster. Here, Perkins shows how we've been hoodwinked by the CEOs who run those few corporations that control the capital, land, and resources--and the politicians they manipulate. These corporate fat cats have sold us all on what he calls predatory capitalism, an exploitation of the many to benefit the already very wealthy. Their arrogance, gluttony, and mismanagement have brought us to the edge. But there is a way out. As Perkins makes clear, we can create a healthy economy that will encourage businesses to act responsibly, in the interests of their employees, their customers, the environment, and society at large.--From publisher description
El mundo es como uno lo sueña : enseñanzas chamánicas del Amazonas y los Andes by
John Perkins(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in Spanish and held by 42 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In his third book on native spirituality and ecology, John Perkins takes fellow travelers deep into the jungles of Ecuador, to the home of the Shuar and their healing shamans, or curanderos. Hoping to help the Shuar, who face Western encroachment and the destruction of native forests, Perkins comes to realize that it is the mind and soul of the Western, "developed" cultures that are most in need of help and healing. The Shuar believe that the perceptions of a people, their "dream," creates individual and communal reality. Our distorted vision of the human being at the top of nature's pyramid contrasts vividly with the native dream of an intricate, intimate relationship among all participants in the web of life. Through their music, myth, herbal medicine, and the sacred ceremony of the hallucinogenic plant ayahuasca, the Shuar invite us into a dream that they have made reality--one that is nourishing and life-sustaining and in which the great privilege of being human is in embracing our role as caretakers of Mother Earth. Offers both personal transformation and cultural awakening, since the curanderos of the Shuar-like shamans the world over are catalysts for profound change. Explains the life-sustaining world view of an endangered indigenous culture, affirming the U.N. Year of Indigenous People
3 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in Spanish and held by 42 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In his third book on native spirituality and ecology, John Perkins takes fellow travelers deep into the jungles of Ecuador, to the home of the Shuar and their healing shamans, or curanderos. Hoping to help the Shuar, who face Western encroachment and the destruction of native forests, Perkins comes to realize that it is the mind and soul of the Western, "developed" cultures that are most in need of help and healing. The Shuar believe that the perceptions of a people, their "dream," creates individual and communal reality. Our distorted vision of the human being at the top of nature's pyramid contrasts vividly with the native dream of an intricate, intimate relationship among all participants in the web of life. Through their music, myth, herbal medicine, and the sacred ceremony of the hallucinogenic plant ayahuasca, the Shuar invite us into a dream that they have made reality--one that is nourishing and life-sustaining and in which the great privilege of being human is in embracing our role as caretakers of Mother Earth. Offers both personal transformation and cultural awakening, since the curanderos of the Shuar-like shamans the world over are catalysts for profound change. Explains the life-sustaining world view of an endangered indigenous culture, affirming the U.N. Year of Indigenous People
Réinventons la monnaie! : Les premiers pas vers un nouveau paradigme by
Bernard A Lietaer(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2016 in French and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La 4ème de couverture indique : "Notre vision monétaire archaïque se trouve au croisement des débâcles économiques, sociales et écologiques contemporaines. C'est donc une conception radicalement nouvelle de la monnaie que deux experts internationaux proposent dans cet ouvrage. Dans un style très accessible, les auteurs apportent des solutions pour une transition vers un avenir paisible, de partage, prospère et durable. Car oui : c'est possible! Démontant les limites de notre système monétaire actuel avec brio, ils partagent ensuite leur enquête sur les avancées sociales, technologiques et monétaires éprouvées qui peuvent résoudre un grand nombre de problèmes. Ils en tirent des leçons, tant pour les citoyens que pour les gouvernants et les chefs d'entreprise, propres à dynamiser de nouveaux comportements et à créer ainsi le monde plus sain auquel nous aspirons. Des propositions fascinantes de créativité et d'efficacité sont déjà expérimentées dans de nombreux pays : monnaies locales ou complémentaires, Wir, civic, saber, C3, nouvelles banques ... Ces expériences relatées en détail amènent à des modèles sociétaux profondément novateurs. Circulation de la monnaie, relocalisation et dynamisation de l'économie, systèmes d'échanges de services, rôle des citoyens, gouvernance, création d'emplois, éducation, santé ... tout a changé."
2 editions published in 2016 in French and held by 40 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La 4ème de couverture indique : "Notre vision monétaire archaïque se trouve au croisement des débâcles économiques, sociales et écologiques contemporaines. C'est donc une conception radicalement nouvelle de la monnaie que deux experts internationaux proposent dans cet ouvrage. Dans un style très accessible, les auteurs apportent des solutions pour une transition vers un avenir paisible, de partage, prospère et durable. Car oui : c'est possible! Démontant les limites de notre système monétaire actuel avec brio, ils partagent ensuite leur enquête sur les avancées sociales, technologiques et monétaires éprouvées qui peuvent résoudre un grand nombre de problèmes. Ils en tirent des leçons, tant pour les citoyens que pour les gouvernants et les chefs d'entreprise, propres à dynamiser de nouveaux comportements et à créer ainsi le monde plus sain auquel nous aspirons. Des propositions fascinantes de créativité et d'efficacité sont déjà expérimentées dans de nombreux pays : monnaies locales ou complémentaires, Wir, civic, saber, C3, nouvelles banques ... Ces expériences relatées en détail amènent à des modèles sociétaux profondément novateurs. Circulation de la monnaie, relocalisation et dynamisation de l'économie, systèmes d'échanges de services, rôle des citoyens, gouvernance, création d'emplois, éducation, santé ... tout a changé."
La historia secreta del imperio americano : gánsteres económicos, asesinos a sueldo y toda la verdad sobre la corrupción
global by
John Perkins(
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5 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in Spanish and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in Spanish and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jing ji sha shou de gao bai by
John Perkins(
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2 editions published in 2008 in Chinese and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2008 in Chinese and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shamanic navigation : shapeshifting techniques from the Andes, the Yucatan, and Tibet by
John Perkins(
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2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- United States National Security Agency
- World Bank
- Chas. T. Main, Inc
- Emerson, Brian Narrator
- Halliburton Company
- Brown & Root Development, Inc
- Sarandon, Susan 1946- Interviewee
- Glenn, Peter Director
- Sheen, Martin Interviewee Narrator
- SOA Watch (Organization)
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Amazon River Region Brown & Root Development, Inc Chas. T. Main, Inc Collective behavior Corporate power Corporations, American Corporations, American--Corrupt practices Corporations, American--Foreign countries Debt--Social aspects Developing countries Diplomatic relations Economic history Economics Economists Ecuador Energy consultants Finance--Government policy Global Financial Crisis (2008-2009) Globalization--Social aspects Halliburton Company Hallucinogenic drugs and religious experience Imperialism Indians of South America Intelligence officers International economic relations Latin America Military bases Monetary policy Nonviolence Perkins, John, Plutocracy Politics and government Power (Social sciences) Protest movements Rain forest ecology--Religious aspects Religion and sociology Scarcity September 11 Terrorist Attacks (2001) Shamanism Shapeshifting Shuar Indians--Religion Shuar philosophy SOA Watch (Organization) Social control United States United States.--National Security Agency Visualization War on Terrorism (2001-2009) Western Hemisphere Institute on Security Cooperation (U.S.) World Bank
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John Perkins American author
John Perkins americký aktivista, spisovatel literatury faktu
John Perkins Amerikaans econoom
John Perkins amerikansk ekonom
John Perkins amerikansk økonom
John Perkins economista e saggista statunitense
John Perkins economista, empresario, escritor y activista estadounidense.
John Perkins économiste et écrivain américain
John Perkins US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller und Ökonom
John Perkins usona ekonomisto, aktivulo, kaj aŭtoro
Jōn, Parkins
Jōn, Parkins 1945-
Perkins, Dzhon, 1945-
Perkins, Džon, 1945-
Perkiṉs, Jāṉ
Perkin̲s, Jān̲ 1945-
Perkins, John.
Perkins, John M.
Perkins John M. 1945-....
Perkins, John M. 1946-
Pērkinss, Džons 1945-
Perkkiṉs, Jāṉ
Perkkin̲s, Jān̲ 1945-
Перкинс, Джон
Перкинс, Джон, 1945-
Перкінс Джон
ג'ון פרקינס
جان پرکنز
جان پرکینز اقتصاددان آمریکایی
جون بيركنز
جون بيركنز، 1945-
جون بيركنز مؤلف أمريكي
ஜான் பெர்க்கின்ஸ்
퍼킨스, 존 1945-
ジョン・パーキンズ
パーキンス, ジョン
約翰·柏金斯
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