Bananas

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How the United Fruit Company Shaped the World

By Peter Chapman

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Bananas by Peter Chapman explores the fascinating history and global impact of the banana industry, focusing on the rise and influence of powerful corporations. It delves into the economic, social, and political consequences surrounding this popular fruit, revealing the complex interplay between business interests and everyday life. The narrative provides a deep insight into how the banana became both a staple in kitchens worldwide and a symbol of larger historical forces.
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If you're fascinated by the hidden stories behind global trade influences, you might enjoy this intriguing exploration of how one fruit shaped an empire and affected international policies. Delving into corporate power dynamics and political manoeuvring, it offers a compelling look at how an everyday product can leave a significant mark on history.

Bananas

A lively and insightful cultural history of the coveted yellow fruit, as well as a gripping narrative about the infamous rise and fall of the United Fruit Company.

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From their nineteenth-century beginnings in the jungles of Costa Rica to reaching the halls of power in Washington, D.C, from the mass-marketing of the banana as the first fast food to fostering covert links with the CIA and involvement with a bloody coup in Guatemala, the United Fruit Company pioneered the growth of globalisation and created the blueprint for how corporations could wield influence and power, at any cost.

In this compelling history of the United Fruit Company, Peter Chapman weaves together a dramatic tale of big business, deceit and violence, exploring the origins of one of the most controversial global corporations ever.

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Bananas by Peter Chapman is praised for its insightful and witty exploration of the history of the United Fruit Company, delivering an entertaining narrative that unveils the complex moral journey of the banana trade. It effectively combines engaging storytelling with delightful historical anecdotes while providing a sobering account of the company's impact. Many reviewers highlight its engaging prose and the importance of understanding the underlying realities of a seemingly simple commodity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838857875

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Peter Chapman Science & Nature

About the Author

Peter Chapman is a journalist and writer, and a former BBC foreign correspondent in South America. He works for the Financial Times as an editor and writer, and lives in London.