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... there, at the main entrance of the World Bank was this large inscription'A World without Poverty Is Our Dream.'He couldn't go wrong, he thought.Today, he often thinks the sentence should have been completed:... And we make sure it will just remain a dream.'In this riveting economic thriller, Paul Jordan, a renegade World Banker, and Moni Cheng, an Andean woman who leads a socioenvironmental nongovernmental organization in the Peruvian Amazon, endure kidnappings, bombings, and deadly chases in their fight against boundless capitalism, destructive economic policies, and corporate greed that are wreaking worldwide social injustice and destroying the globe's richest zones of biodiversity.Together, Jordan and Cheng expose corporate ruthlessness, military brutality, and Machiavellian economic policies of the foremost financial ivory towers of Washington, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. With other visionaries from around the globe, Jordan and Cheng untiringly disseminate truth and candid information about the calamities caused by this cruel machinery. And against all odds, they mobilize the power of the people.Richly detailed, grounded in actual events and statistics, and complete with notes from author and former World Bank economist Peter Koenig, Implosion is both an unsettling, gripping novel and a powerful commentary on the realities of the modern world's corporatocracy.www.Implosion.pk@rcn.com
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Implosion: An Economic Thriller'? A: The main theme of 'Implosion' revolves around the impact of corporate greed, destructive economic policies, and social injustice, highlighting the struggles of individuals fighting against these forces.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Implosion' is Peter Koenig, a former World Bank economist.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre of 'Implosion' is suspense, combining elements of economic thriller with social commentary.
- Q: How many pages does 'Implosion' have? A: 'Implosion' has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: When was 'Implosion' published? A: 'Implosion' was published on January 4, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Implosion' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Implosion' suitable for readers interested in economics? A: Yes, 'Implosion' is suitable for readers interested in economics as it addresses real-world economic issues through a fictional narrative.
- Q: What kind of characters are featured in 'Implosion'? A: 'Implosion' features characters like Paul Jordan, a renegade World Banker, and Moni Cheng, an activist from the Peruvian Amazon, who face various challenges in their fight against corporate greed.
- Q: Does 'Implosion' include real events or statistics? A: Yes, 'Implosion' is grounded in actual events and statistics, providing a rich context for its narrative.
- Q: What message does 'Implosion' convey about poverty? A: 'Implosion' conveys a critical message about the disconnect between the ideals of eliminating poverty and the realities of economic policies that perpetuate it.