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Big Business, Poor Peoples: How Transnational Corporations Damage the World´s Poor
John Madeley
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Paperback. Transnational corporations are one of the most important actors in the global economy, occupying a powerful position.This book finds that these corporations are damaging the lives of millions of poor people in developing countries. Looking at various sectors where transnational corporations are involved, it shows how the poor are affected. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFA; KCL; KJVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 328.
Transnational corporations are one of the most important actors in the global economy, occupying a more powerful position than ever before. In their persistent battle to increase profits, they have increasingly turned to the developing world, a world that holds many attractions for them. But what is their impact on the poor? Now in its second edition, Big Business, Poor Peoples finds that these corporations are damaging the lives of millions of poor people in developing countries. Looking at every sector where transnational corporations are involved, this vital book is packed with detail on how the poor are affected. ... Read more
Transnational corporations are one of the most important actors in the global economy, occupying a more powerful position than ever before. In their persistent battle to increase profits, they have increasingly turned to the developing world, a world that holds many attractions for them. But what is their impact on the poor? Now in its second edition, Big Business, Poor Peoples finds that these corporations are damaging the lives of millions of poor people in developing countries. Looking at every sector where transnational corporations are involved, this vital book is packed with detail on how the poor are affected. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848130333
SKU
V9781848130333
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About John Madeley
John Madeley is a writer, author of nine books and broadcaster who has specialized in development issues for over thirty years. From 1983 to 1998, he was editor of the renowned magazine International Agricultural Development. A contributor to leading British papers including The Observer and The Financial Times, he has also written for many NGOs, including Christian Aid, the Panos ... Read more
Reviews for Big Business, Poor Peoples: How Transnational Corporations Damage the World´s Poor
'Authoritative and highly readable. Madeley names the names and tells the stories to provide a clear answer to those who cling to the myth that foreign investment, transnational corporations, the IMF, the World Bank and UNDP are an answer to the prayers of the poor. An excellent book that should be read by everyone committed to ending global poverty.' David ... Read more