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National Book Award for Nonfiction FinalistNational Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction FinalistA New York Times Notable Book of the YearA Washington Post Notable Book of the YearA PBS Now Read This Book Club SelectionNamed one of the Best Books of the Year by the Economist and the Boston GlobeA landmark expos and deeply engaging legal history of one of the most successful, yet least known, civil rights movements in American history (Washington Post).In a revelatory work praised as excellent and timely (New York Times Book Review, front page), Adam Winkler, author of Gunfight, once again makes sense of our fraught constitutional history in this incisive portrait of how American businesses seized political power, won equal rights, and transformed the Constitution to serve big business.Uncovering the deep roots of Citizens United, he repositions that controversial 2010 Supreme Court decision as the capstone of a centuriesold battle for corporate personhood. Tackling a topic that ought to be at the heart of political debate (Economist), Winkler surveys more than four hundred years of diverse casesand the contributions of such legendary legal figures as Daniel Webster, Roger Taney, Lewis Powell, and even Thurgood Marshallto reveal that the history of corporate rights is replete with ironies (Wall Street Journal). We the Corporations is an uncompromising work of history to be read for years to come. 50 black and white illustrations
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'We the Corporations'? A: 'We the Corporations' explores how American businesses have historically fought for civil rights and political power, examining the evolution of corporate personhood and its implications on American democracy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'We the Corporations' is Adam Winkler, a legal scholar known for his insights into constitutional law and civil rights.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'We the Corporations' is available in paperback binding, making it a practical choice for readers who prefer a physical copy.
- Q: When was 'We the Corporations' published? A: 'We the Corporations' was published on March 19, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'We the Corporations' contains a total of 496 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'We the Corporations' is well-researched and includes extensive references, making it suitable for academic study on corporate rights and legal history.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, 'We the Corporations' includes 50 black and white illustrations that complement the text and provide visual context.
- Q: What recognition has 'We the Corporations' received? A: 'We the Corporations' is a National Book Award for Nonfiction Finalist and has been recognized as a Notable Book of the Year by The New York Times and The Washington Post.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: 'We the Corporations' targets readers interested in legal history, civil rights, and the role of business in American society, including students, educators, and general readers.
- Q: Does this book cover recent legal cases? A: Yes, 'We the Corporations' discusses landmark legal cases over the past 400 years, including the Citizens United decision, providing historical context to contemporary issues.