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Bananas: How the United Fruit Company Shaped the World

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Focusing on the United Fruit Company's tumultuous history, Peter Chapman reveals a narrative filled with corporate deceit and violence. He examines the company's controversial legacy, illustrating how its practices laid the groundwork for the institutionalized greed seen in modern multinational corporations. Through a dramatic exploration, the book highlights the significant impact of this influential business on global economics and politics.

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Bananas: How the United Fruit Company Shaped the World, Peter Chapman

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2009
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English
Released
2009
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Paperback
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240
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9781847671943
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Focusing on the United Fruit Company's tumultuous history, Peter Chapman reveals a narrative filled with corporate deceit and violence. He examines the company's controversial legacy, illustrating how its practices laid the groundwork for the institutionalized greed seen in modern multinational corporations. Through a dramatic exploration, the book highlights the significant impact of this influential business on global economics and politics.