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Management number 201901028 Release Date 2025/10/08 List Price $12.22 Model Number 201901028
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Corporations dominate our world and employ us, sell to us, and influence our thinking and voting. This book explores the historical spread of capitalism, regulation, ethics, and exclusionary implications of business in contemporary society, and offers alternatives to corporate power and capitalism, such as the social economy and new forms of open access or commons ownership. The second edition includes new chapters on global crises and the need for new ways of holding business accountable in the era of digital platforms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


Corporations have an undeniable presence in our world, exerting significant influence over our lives. From providing employment opportunities to selling products and shaping our thoughts and political preferences, corporations play a pivotal role in our society. In this comprehensive book, we delve into the intricate relationship between corporations and society, exploring various aspects from historical roots of capitalism to its regulation, ethics, and exclusionary implications.

We examine how corporate power has grown and how capitalism has become the dominant economic system worldwide. We also examine the impact of corporations on the environment, labor practices, and social inequality.

The book offers a critical analysis of the current corporate landscape and proposes alternatives to the dominant model. We explore the social economy, cooperatives, and new forms of open access and commons ownership as potential alternatives to corporate dominance.

Furthermore, this second edition of the book includes new chapters that examine the impact of global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate emergency on national business systems. It also addresses the need for new ways of holding businesses accountable in the era of digital platforms like Facebook, Google, and Amazon, which use algorithmic personalization to exert private control over the infrastructure of our societies.

In conclusion, Corporations: The Power and the Peril is a vital resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between corporations and society. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical, economic, and social implications of corporate power and offers practical alternatives for a more equitable and sustainable future.

Weight: 672g
Dimension: 235 x 158 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350357068
Edition number: 2 ed


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