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International Bestselling Author John Perkins to Speak in Northampton June 7

International Bestselling Author John Perkins to Speak in Northampton June 7

Published 06-06-07

Submitted by Booth Media Group

NORTHAMPTON, MA- June 6, 2007-  In his new book THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE: Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and the Truth About Global Corruption (Dutton; June 5, 2007; $25.95) John Perkins, author of the international bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, zeroes in on hot spots around the world such as Venezuela, Tibet, Iraq, Israel, Vietnam and others and exposes the network of events in each of these countries that have contributed to the creation of the American Empire and international corruption. Perkins reveals the secret history behind this 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 it relates to the US in the Middle East

  • U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon and Venezuela

  • Corporations supporting sweatshop conditions in third world countries

  • How NGO’s help keep Africa poor

    While reading THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE, many people will wonder, "What next? What can I do?" Perkins doesn’t leave readers feeling helpless in a world where it is easy to believe that our votes and voices don’t count.  He devotes an entire section to answering these questions, providing a concrete plan of action for creating a stable, sustainable, and peaceful world. And he describes many organizations that have already successfully begun the process.   Check out Perkins’ web site for more information: www.johnperkins.org
     
    Perkins will be in Northampton Thursday June 7 at EDWARDS CHURCH on 297 Main Street, sponsored by Broadside Bookstore.
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