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Bananas: How The United Fruit Company Shaped The World
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If You Only Read A Handful Of Nonfiction Books This Year, [Bananas!] Is Among Your Recommended Five Portions. The Observerin This Gripping Exploration Of Corporate Manuevering And Subterfuge, Peter Chapman Shows How The Importer United Fruit Set The Precedent For The Institutionalized Power And Influence Of Today'S Multinational Companies. Bananas! Is A Sharp And Lively Account Of The Rise And Fall Of This Infamous Company, Arguably The Most Controversial Global Corporation Ever From The Jungles Of Costa Rica To The Dramatic Suicide Of Its Ceo, Who Leapt From An Office On The Fortyfourth Floor Of The Pan Am Building In New York City. From The Marketing Of The Banana As The First Fast Food, To The Companys Involvement In An Invasion Of Honduras, The Bay Of Pigs Crisis, And A Bloody Coup In Guatemala, Chapman Weaves A Dramatic Tale Of Big Business, Political Deceit, And Outright Violence To Show How One Company Wreaked Havoc In The Banana Republics Of Central America, And How Terrifyingly Similar The Age Of United Fruit Is To Our Age Of Rapid Globalization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Bananas!: How The United Fruit Company Shaped the World'? A: 'Bananas!' explores the history and impact of the United Fruit Company, detailing its influence on global corporations and events in Central America.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Peter Chapman.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Bananas!' was published on January 21, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bananas!' contain? A: 'Bananas!' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: The book is described as being in acceptable condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Bananas!' is categorized under Company Profiles.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include corporate manipulation, political influence, and the historical events surrounding the United Fruit Company.
- Q: Is there any specific feature of the book mentioned? A: Yes, the book is noted as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What makes this book significant? A: The book provides a critical examination of how the United Fruit Company shaped the world through its actions and policies, making it relevant to discussions on globalization.