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The Corporation That Changed The World: How The East India Company Shaped The Modern Multinational
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A Powerful Analysis Of The Rise And Fall Of The British East India Company, A Private Company That Conquered A Subcontinent And Subjugated An Entire People.Huw Bowen, Swansea UniversityElegantly Written And Sharply Argued, Nick Robins' Gripping Account Of The Rise And Fall Of The English East India Company Brings To Life A Crucial Episode In The History Of Globalization.Sankar Muthu, University Of Chicagothe English East India Company Was The Mother Of The Modern Multinational. Its Trading Empire Encircled The Globe, Importing Asian Luxuries Such As Spices, Textiles, And Teas. But It Also Conquered Much Of India With Its Private Army And Broke Open China'S Markets With Opium. The Company'S Practices Shocked Its Contemporaries And Still Reverberate Today, Offering Lessons About Unfettered Capitalism, Corporate Responsibility, And The Legacy Of Colonialism.The Corporation That Changed The World Is The First Book To Reveal The Company'S Enduring Legacy As A Corporation. This Expanded Edition Explores How The Four Forces Of Scale, Technology, Finance, And Regulation Drove Its Spectacular Rise And Fall. For Decades, The Company Was Simply Too Big To Fail, And Stock Market Bubbles, Famines, Drugrunning, And Even Duels Between Rival Executives Are To Be Found In This New Account.Table Of Contents:Introductionchronology1 The Hidden Wound2 The Imperious Company3 Out Of The Shadows4 The Bengal Revolution5 The Great East Indian Crash6 Regulating The Company7 Justice Will Be Done8 The Toxic Exchange10 The Unfettered Businessepiloguefor Robins, The Company'S Story Provides Vital Lessons On Both The Role Of Corporations In World History And The Steps Required To Make Global Business Accountable Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Corporation That Changed the World'? A: The book analyzes the rise and fall of the British East India Company and its impact on modern multinational corporations and globalization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Nick Robins, who provides a detailed account of the English East India Company's history and legacy.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into the complexities of corporate power, the implications of colonialism, and lessons on corporate responsibility and accountability in business.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it offers a thorough analysis that can be beneficial for students and researchers interested in business history, globalization, and corporate ethics.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the second edition, which includes updated content and expanded discussions on the East India Company's legacy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Corporation That Changed the World' published? A: It was published on October 11, 2012.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is categorized as 'New' condition.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews or endorsements for this book? A: Yes, it has been positively reviewed by scholars like Huw Bowen and Sankar Muthu, who praise its analysis and writing.