Secrets and Lies (part 2)

A Listmania! list by S Wood (Scotland)
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The New Rulers of the World
1.  The New Rulers of the World by John Pilger
The list author says:
  "Excellent & easily read introduction to the nefarious world of International Politics with an v.good chapter on the corporate carve up of Indonesia after Suhartos coup & mass killing of the opposition"
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Captive State: The Corporate Takeover of Britain
2.  Captive State: The Corporate Takeover of Britain by George Monbiot
The list author says:
  "Monbiots classic work on the effect that big business and a compliant government have had on this country.  Encouraging stories of activists make this an inspiring as well as informative read."
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The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: An Investigative Reporter Exposes the Truth About Globalization, Corporate Cons and High Finance Fraudsters
3.  The Best Democracy Money Can Buy: An Investigative Reporter Exposes the Truth About Globalization, Corporate Cons and High Finance Fraudsters by Greg Palast
The list author says:
  "This is investigative journalism at its best, and funniest from a man who has real experience of active engagement with the murky world of business and politics."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

War on Terror, Inc: Corporate Profiteering from the Politics of Fear
4.  War on Terror, Inc: Corporate Profiteering from the Politics of Fear by Solomon Hughes
The list author says:
  "Solomon Hughes investigation into the business worlds opportunism (and Politicians funnily enough) in making money out of the War on Terror.  A good piece of investigative reporting."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

American Dynasty: Aristocracy, Fortune and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush: How the Bush Clan Became the World's Most Powerful and Dangerous Family
5.  American Dynasty: Aristocracy, Fortune and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush: How the Bush Clan Became the World's Most Powerful and Dangerous Family by Kevin Phillips
The list author says:
  "A comprehensive look into the Bush Family going back 3 generations and its role in the murky world of the Oil Industry, Finance and National Security:  priviledge run riot at the expense of the public"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Beyond the Green Zone: Dispatches from an Unembedded Journalist in Occupied Iraq
6.  Beyond the Green Zone: Dispatches from an Unembedded Journalist in Occupied Iraq by Dahr Jamail
The list author says:
  "Strong writing from Iraq in the early part of the occupation from beyond the green zone.  Difficult to believe that Dahr Jamail (from the U.S.) was a rookie journalist.  Terrifying stuff."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Fast Food Nation: What The All-American Meal is Doing to the World
7.  Fast Food Nation: What The All-American Meal is Doing to the World by Eric Schlosser
The list author says:
  "Classic piece of writing on the world of Fast Food, covers all the angles from the content of the food to the exploitation of workers.  Fascinating and horrifying, but essential and very readable."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)

The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power
8.  The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power by Joel Bakan
The list author says:
  "Good introductary overview of the history of Corporations and the effect they have had on the world we live in.  Hard to put down once you start."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Armed Madhouse: Undercover Dispatches from a Dying Regime
9.  Armed Madhouse: Undercover Dispatches from a Dying Regime by Greg Palast
The list author says:
  "More from the remarkable Palast.  Laugh and think at the same time."
£6.74   Used & New from: £3.39
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Blaming the Victims: Spurious Scholarship and the Palestinian Question
10.  Blaming the Victims: Spurious Scholarship and the Palestinian Question by Edward W. Said
The list author says:
  "Edited by Edward Said, this collection includes many important essays including Finkelsteins mauling of Joan Peters and an article by a pre-dark side C.Hitchens on the Nakba & how it really happened."
£23.99   Used & New from: £9.63
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Iron Cage: The Story of the Palestinian Struggle for Statehood
11.  The Iron Cage: The Story of the Palestinian Struggle for Statehood by Rashid Khalidi
The list author says:
  "Thoughtful & sobering account of the Palestinians response to Zionism. It takes takes into account their shortcomings, aswell as the disadvantages they faced against Zionism & its allies (UK then US)."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

One Market Under God: Extreme Capitalism, Market Populism and the End of Economic Democracy
12.  One Market Under God: Extreme Capitalism, Market Populism and the End of Economic Democracy by Tom Frank
The list author says:
  "A remarkably well written, and absorbing account of the hype and tripe written about "free" markets in the 1990s during the boom.  Cant reccomend enough this savagely funny and critical book."
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Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq
13.  Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq by Stephen Kinzer
The list author says:
  "Accessible & readable if not comprehensive account of the US prelidiction to overthrow foreign regimes. Reasonable intro to the subject & most remarkable for being the work of NY Times journalist."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Dangerous Liaison: Inside Story of the Covert United States-Israeli Relationship
14.  Dangerous Liaison: Inside Story of the Covert United States-Israeli Relationship by Andrew Cockburn
The list author says:
  "Wide ranging look into the covert relationship between the United States and Israel.  Well written and disturbing."
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The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict
15.  The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict by Joseph Stiglitz
The list author says:
  "The true cost of Destroying Iraq.  Though it concentrates on the U.S. it does cast an eye on the costs to all concerned including the Iraqis themselves."
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Pinochet in Piccadilly: Britain and Chile's Hidden History
16.  Pinochet in Piccadilly: Britain and Chile's Hidden History by Andy Beckett
The list author says:
  "Andy Becketts book on Pinochet that also covers the history of UK - Chile relations aswell as the murderers coup itself.  Journalism at its best."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Dark Alliance: CIA, the Contras and the Crack Cocaine Explosion
17.  Dark Alliance: CIA, the Contras and the Crack Cocaine Explosion by Gary Webb
The list author says:
  "Comprehensive look at the links between the CIA and drug dealers allied with the Contras.   A classic piece of investigative journalism that ought to be read widely."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Devil's Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam (American Empire Project)
18.  Devil's Game: How the United States Helped Unleash Fundamentalist Islam (American Empire Project) by Robert Dreyfuss
The list author says:
  "I didnt agree with all of Dreyfus's analysis but this is the best all-in-one account of the role that the West has played in the formation of Islamic Fundamentalism."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Wrecking Crew
19.  The Wrecking Crew by Thomas Frank
The list author says:
  "Fluent and funny account of the conservative movements destructive and corrupt relationship with Government in the U.S.  from the ever brilliant Thomas Franks."
£10.49   Used & New from: £1.03
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Branson
20.  Branson by Tom Bower
The list author says:
  "Well deserved denting of the inexplicably popular Richard Branson reputation.  Workmanlike journalism that includes ace pic of RB dangling from bungee rope after publicity stunt goes pear shaped."
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

NHS Plc: The Privatisation of Our Health Care
21.  NHS Plc: The Privatisation of Our Health Care by Allyson M Pollock
The list author says:
  "Covers the story of business interests to leverage their cut out of the NHS.  Well investigated and written account by Alison Pollack."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Tiger Force
22.  Tiger Force by Mitch Weiss
The list author says:
  "The real life of "special" forces and proof that My Lai wasnt an exception.  An extremely disturbing, well researched and alas all to true war story."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

7/7: The London Bombings, Islam and the Iraq War: The London Bombings and the Iraq War
23.  7/7: The London Bombings, Islam and the Iraq War: The London Bombings and the Iraq War by Milan Rai
The list author says:
  "Sober and unsensational investigation of the events of 7th July 05 that puts them fully into their context."
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3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

They Dare to Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby
24.  They Dare to Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby by Paul Findley
The list author says:
  "Former republican congressman Paul Findleys remarkable book on the effect the Israel lobby has in the U.S."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering
25.  The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering by Norman G. Finkelstein
The list author says:
  "Norman Finkelsteins classic and important investigation into the ways that the memory of the Holocaust has been used and abused for unpleasant ends."
£7.69   Used & New from: £4.40
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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