Silent Coup
How Corporations Overthrew Democracy
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Silent Coup
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Antonia Beamish
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Antonia Beamish
Exposing the origins of this epic power grab as well as its present-day consequences, Silent Coup is the result of two investigative journalists' reports from 30 countries around the world. It provides an explosive guide to the rise of a corporate empire that now dictates how resources are allocated, how territories are governed, and how justice is defined.©2024 Matt Kennard (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Critic reviews
This book is full of information that scholars can and should follow up with more research … For those interested in learning more about the global dynamics and political impact of corporate governance, and doing their own research, this book is a good start.
This wide-ranging inquiry—based on intensive on-the-ground investigation—unearths ‘a parallel world, outside of scrutiny…with very real consequences’. An ugly world, out of control, unaccountable, but with overwhelming power. It ranges from investor-state legal systems to intricate systems of corporate welfare that aid elites and investors. Always concealed in elaborate devices of seeming to do good. Silent Coup is a highly revealing exposé of the hidden real world.
SIlent Coup opens a window onto multiple battlefields on which brave communities resist irresistible conglomerates world-wide. Because these momentous clashes remain under the radar of global public opinion, reading this book constitutes, in itself, an act of precious resistance.
Silent Coup is a crime story: a gripping description of the murky legal, and regulatory structures and policy changes that privilege big corporations. It’s a tragedy, outlining the terrible consequences for people and nature, for democracy and accountability. It’s a lesson in economics, providing fascinating and important insights into the functioning of global capitalism today. But finally it’s also a story of hope, about apparently powerless people resisting these trends in the struggle for better and more just futures. Don’t miss this.
Silent Coup shows us how corporations have insulated themselves from democratic decision-making and stolen our collective power. Through impressive and important investigative journalism, the authors reveal how, why and where corporate power has hijacked democracy. We have to understand this world-spanning corporate power to build a global movement so powerful that we can take back our democracies and secure our collective future.
Silent Coup is a ground-breaking piece of work. Through personal journeys and encounters, it reveals the truth about how little our votes mean when corporations and dirty dealers are pulling their corrupt strings in the background. This book needs to be read aloud. Silent Coup shows us where we’re heading to if we do nothing. This book is not about theories, it’s about reality. It’s what real investigative journalism should be about, but it’s written in a no nonsense, engaging, and accessible style. This is stuff we really need to know.
An important book, and a sad indictment of those in positions of power and influence.
Clinical Journalism of the highest calibre.
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The authors, Claire Provost and Matt Kennard, have done an incredible job of researching a complex topic. They expose how global "aid" and development, often led by powerful groups like the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and the World Bank, have been twisted. Instead of simply helping the poor, these systems often serve the interests of massive corporations.
The book details a terrifying "arms race" where private companies rush to cash in billions. This isn't happening in public view; it is happening behind closed doors, far away from the news cameras. The authors show how corporations have built their own justice systems to overrule democracy, allowing them to sue countries that try to put their own people before profits.
Despite the heavy subject matter, the research is presented in a way that is clear and well-defined. You don’t need to be an economist to understand the scandal here.
The Audiobook Experience:
Listening to this was a genuine pleasure. The narrator has a clear, engaging tone that makes the information easy to digest. They manage to keep the pace steady, which is helpful when taking in such important facts.
Verdict:
This is investigative journalism at its best—brave, detailed, and shocking. It explains exactly why so many people feel that politics isn't working for them anymore. If you care about global justice and want to understand where the money really goes, you need to hear this.
Silent Coup – How Corporations Overthrew Democracy
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