Author: Monbiot, George (1963-)
Title: Captive state : the corporate takeover of Britain / George Monbiot
Description: London : Pan 2000. 1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper. now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight. bright. clean and strong. Physical description: vi. 430 pages; 20 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: The Skye bridge mystery -- Hospital cases: the corporate takeover of the National Health Service -- Breaking point: the smashing of Southampton -- How to buy planning permission: the Department of the Environment's conflicts of interest -- Economic cleansing: how the superstores conquered Britain -- The fat cats directory -- Monsanto's magic potion -- A padlock on the food chain -- Silent science: the corporate takeover of the universities -- Government in exile: the corporate bid for world domination -- A troublemakers' charter. Subjects: Business and politics Great Britain. Corporations Political activity Great Britain. Big business Political activity Great Britain. Industries Environmental aspects Great Britain. Genre: Bibliography. Summary: George Monbiot made his name exposing the corruption of foreign governments. and now he turns his keen eye on Britain. He uncovers what many have suspected but few have been able to prove. that big business is taking over this country.ISBN: 0333901649.

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