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Profits of Doom

How vulture capitalism is swallowing the world: Updated Edition
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Profits of Doom by Antony Loewenstein delves into the impact of privatisation across various global industries. It examines how corporations exploit humanitarian crises for financial gain, often at the expense of the affected communities. Through investigative journalism, the book exposes the ethical dilemmas and consequences faced by those impacted by these profit-driven enterprises.
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You might like this book if you're interested in exploring the impact of global corporations on economies and societies. The author provides a critical examination of how these entities operate within zones of conflict and disaster, offering an insightful perspective on the intersection of profit and moral dilemmas. It's an enlightening read for those curious about the consequences of privatisation and corporate influence.

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Profits of Doom

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Vulture capitalism has seen the corporation become more powerful than the state, and yet its work is often done by stealth, supported by political and media elites. The result is privatised wars and outsourced detention centres. Mining companies are pillaging precious land in developing countries, and struggling nations are invaded by NGOs and the corporate dollar.

Best-selling journalist Antony Loewenstein travels to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Haiti, Papua New Guinea, and across Australia to witness the reality of this largely hidden world of privatised detention centres, the cost of cheap clothing manufacturing, and militarised private security. Who is involved and why? Can it be stopped? What are the alternatives in a globalised world?

Profits of Doom challenges the fundamentals of our unsustainable way of life and the money-making imperatives driving it.

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'In Australia, so often bereft of voices of dissent and courage, Antony Loewenstein's tenacious work stands out. Profits of Doom is a journey into a world of mutated economics and corrupt politics that we ignore at our peril.' - John Pilger, independent investigative journalist.

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Profits of Doom by Antony Loewenstein explores how multinational corporations exploit disaster-stricken regions for profit. The book is noted for its critical examination of industries such as mining, military, and detention centres, drawing attention to the dark side of global capitalism. Readers appreciate Loewenstein's investigative journalism and the thought-provoking nature of the narrative, although some suggest the book might lack a detailed exploration of potential solutions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780522866827

Publisher: Melbourne University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Melbourne University Press

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 264

About the Author

Antony Loewenstein is an independent Australian journalist, blogger, photographer and documentarian. He is the author of two bestselling books, My Israel Question and The Blogging Revolution, co-author of For God's Sake, co-editor of Left Turn and After Zionism and has written for The Guardian, The Nation, Huffington Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, Haaretz and other prominent publications. He appears on the BBC, Al Jazeera English, ABC and many other media outlets. He is a Research Associate at the University of Technology's Australian Centre for Independent Journalism.

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