The Silent Takeover
Global Capitalism and the Death of Democracy
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2002
Summary
Noreena Hertz’s groundbreaking political book has established itself as an essential socio-economic text as the world faces the challenge of the power of big business. This fascinating insight into the world economy and world politics has made its author a public figure, rarely out of the papers or off the TV, debating with Bill Clinton and Mary Robinson, appearing on Newsnight and Question Time.
The way we are governed is changing; so is our economy. Government has less and less powe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099410591 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0099410591 |
| Author: | Noreena Hertz |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Arrow Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2002 |
| Weight: | 224g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“Dr Hertz is one of the world’s leading young thinkers, whose agenda-setting book on corporate power is already sparking intense debate on both sides of the Atlantic.” –Observer
We are living in an emerging global business civilisation. The Silent Takeover is the most compelling description yet of this new world, a call to arms to every citizen to reassert an idea of the public realm. * Will Hutton *
One of the world’s leading young thinkers * Observer *
Destined to leave a more lasting mark on our times * The Times *
Dr. Hertz has taken the debate into new territory, which is why her book stands out from the crowd * Evening Standard *
We are living in an emerging global business civilisation. The Silent Takeover is the most compelling description yet of this new world, a call to arms to every citizen to reassert an idea of the public realm. * Will Hutton *
One of the world’s leading young thinkers * Observer *
Destined to leave a more lasting mark on our times * The Times *
Dr. Hertz has taken the debate into new territory, which is why her book stands out from the crowd * Peter Kellner, Evening Standard *
About The Author
Noreena Hertz
Dr. Noreena Hertz teaches international business at Cambridge. She is in demand as a consultant to both multinationals and governments, and is, in particular, an expert on the Russian economy.
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