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The Essence of Capitalism : The Origins of Our Future

by Humphrey McQueen
₱490.05 ₱242.55 51% off
The Essence of Capitalism : The Origins of Our Future - Thryft
The Essence of Capitalism : The Origins of Our Future - Thryft

Power and single-mindedness of large corporations.

This book would be a good read for those interested in understanding the inner workings of large corporations and their impact on society. McQueen's analysis of the power and single-mindedness of corporations is a unique and intriguing perspective. Readers can expect a thorough exploration of the origins of capitalism and its potential future implications.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Essence of Capitalism : The Origins of Our Future

by Humphrey McQueen
₱490.05 ₱242.55 51% off
ISBN: 9780733609404
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,574.55
Authors: Humphrey McQueen
Publisher: Hodder Headline Australia
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, History, Economics
Related Topics: Politics, Technology, Finance, Management, Sociology, Society
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 12 readers)

Description

Using the example of the Coca-Cola Company and a number of other transnational corporations, this book examines the power of global capitalism and scrutinises its best and worst features.Citing not only Coca-Cola but companies such as Ford, Gillette, Kodak, Heinz, Mobil, IBM, K-Mart, McDonalds, etc. - companies with names so dominant as to guarantee the sale of their products - this book offers the history of globalization and its far-reaching implications.The author analyzes the awesome power and single-mindedness of large corporations in pursuit of their own interests.
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Power and single-mindedness of large corporations.

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