About this title: In this compelling history of the United Fruit Company, "Financial Times" writer Peter Chapman weaves a dramatic tale of big business, deceit, and violence, exploring the origins of arguably one of the most controversial global corporations ever, and the ways in which their pioneering example set the precedent for the institutionalized greed of ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Date Published: 2008-01-21
ISBN-13:9781841958811ISBN:1841958816
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Canongate U. S
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781841958811ISBN:1841958816
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Description: New. In this powerful and gripping book, Chapman shows how the pioneering example of the importer United Fruit set the precedent for the institutionalized greed of today's multinational companies. He weaves a dramatic tale of big business, deceit, and vio... read more
Edition: First Ed USA, so stated.
Binding: Hardback with DJ.
Publisher: Canongate Books, New York, NY
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781841958811ISBN:1841958816
Description: How the United Fruit Company Shaped the World. First Ed USA, so stated. First Printing Indicated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: just a small, very faint smudge at the fore-edge; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ flawless; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 224pp. 8vo. 224pp. Hardback with DJ. read more
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Description: New. By Peter Chapman; ISBN: 1841958816; Pub. : Canongate U.S.; Pub. Date: 2008-01-21; Media: Hardcover; Weight: 12 oz.; BRAND NEW BOOK! ! ! ! . Customer service is our priority. Choose expedited shipping and receive in 2-6 business days! by Peter Chapman; ISBN: 1841958816; Pub. : Canongate U.S.; Pub. Date: 2008-01-21; Media: Hardcover; Weight: 12 oz.; BRAND NEW BOOK! ! ! ! . Customer service is our priority. Choose expedited shipping and receive in 2-6 business days! read more
"United Fruit (now known as Chiquita) had its hands (and employees) in so many historical events- Bay of Pigs, Che Guevera, Panama Canal...the list goes on and on....basically an example of everything that can go wrong in a large-scale multinational corporation. Bananas have a whole new meaning."
"Fantastic! I have recently become very interested in the "banana republics" (not the store). These countries ruled by a single export (and a foreign company) were powerless against the mightiest of them all, United Fruit. This is a witty and well detailed look into one company's control over Latin America. Fabulous."
"The story of one of the most controversial global corporations ever that eventually became Chiquita Brands. From the jungles of Costa Rica leading to invasion, massacre, greed, Nixon, the CIA, Castro--all played roles in the United Fruit Company."
"This book is an interesting read, especially for conspiracy theorists. However, Chapman is not the best writer and often skips from one subject to another - and in mid-paragraph! He transitions are often and without conjunction. Writing-wise, the book seemed more like a first draft of a college paper. Chapman could have also done a better job of completing each idea. Still, the subject was interesting enough. If you are interested in bananas, I would suggest seeing what other books are around..."
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