John Perkins
The Secret History of the American Empire: The Truth About Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and How to Change the World
Издательство: Plume, 2008 г.
978-0-452-28957-4
Книгопечатная продукция
Объем: 384 стр.
From the author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" comes an expos of international corruption. Perkins suggests how Americans can work to create a more peaceful and stable world for future generations.
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