Susan George – författare

The authors compare the ideologies of the free-market with religious faith, giving the World Bank the role of a secular church setting out to convert the world's underdeveloped economies to the consumer capitalist way, and so to create an enormous secular empire. This book is published in September 1994 to coincide with the World Bank's 50th annive

This book explains not only the interests the World Bank serves but also its internal culture and its broader significance. The authors have spoken of beliefs, faith, doctrine, prophecy, and fundamentalism; of ancestors, initiation, esprit de corps, intellectual leadership and rule. .

This book examines six major 'Debt Connections'; six ways in which the third world 'Debt Boomerang' strikes the North as it flies back from the South: environmental destruction, drugs, costs to taxpayers, lost jobs and markets, immigration pressures, and heightened conflict and war.

This book examines six major 'Debt Connections'; six ways in which the third world 'Debt Boomerang' strikes the North as it flies back from the South: environmental destruction, drugs, costs to taxpayers, lost jobs and markets, immigration pressures, and heightened conflict and war.

George Bush leaves the White House in January 2009 and the United States goes back to “normal”, right? Wrong, argues Susan George in this fascinating, thorough and often chilling account of the decades-long transformation of American society and political culture. Using the four “Ms” – money, media, marketing, management—but above all with a keen sense of mission, the American secular and religious right has made its “long march through the institutions” and changed the way Americans think. As the left went about its business in blissful ignorance, convinced that its policies, programmes and projects spoke for themselves and would always prevail; the right’s well-oiled machine of foundations, lobbies, think-tanks, publications, political cadres, lawyers and activist organisations slowly and strategically took over. A broad alliance of neo-liberals, neo-conservatives and the religious right successfully manufactured a new common sense, assaulted Enlightenment values and targeted the top of society where culture is created and legitimized, because they knew that ideas have consequences—and not just in the United States.Hijacking America is that rarity of a book, a thoroughly researched page-turner. Clearly and gracefully written, it will enthral the general reader while providing plenty of factual nourishment for the student of politics, culture, religion or international relations. And for all those who hope for a different America in the future, the first step is to hold the present one up to the light and understand how it got that way.

George Bush leaves the White House in January 2009 and the United States goes back to “normal”, right? Wrong, argues Susan George in this fascinating, thorough and often chilling account of the decades-long transformation of American society and political culture. Using the four “Ms” – money, media, marketing, management—but above all with a keen sense of mission, the American secular and religious right has made its “long march through the institutions” and changed the way Americans think. As the left went about its business in blissful ignorance, convinced that its policies, programmes and projects spoke for themselves and would always prevail; the right’s well-oiled machine of foundations, lobbies, think-tanks, publications, political cadres, lawyers and activist organisations slowly and strategically took over. A broad alliance of neo-liberals, neo-conservatives and the religious right successfully manufactured a new common sense, assaulted Enlightenment values and targeted the top of society where culture is created and legitimized, because they knew that ideas have consequences—and not just in the United States.Hijacking America is that rarity of a book, a thoroughly researched page-turner. Clearly and gracefully written, it will enthral the general reader while providing plenty of factual nourishment for the student of politics, culture, religion or international relations. And for all those who hope for a different America in the future, the first step is to hold the present one up to the light and understand how it got that way.

Crisis? Whose crisis? Today we are in the midst of a multifaceted crisis which touches the lives of everyone on the planet. Whether it's growing poverty and inequality or shrinking access to food and water, the collapse of global financial markets or the dire effects of climate change, every aspect of this crisis can be traced to a transnational neoliberal elite that has steadily eroded our rights and stripped us of power. And yet our world has never been so wealthy, and we have, right now, all the knowledge, tools and skills we need to build a greener, fairer, richer world. Such a breakthrough is not some far-fetched utopia, but an immediate, concrete possibility. Our future is in our hands.

Crisis? Whose crisis? Today we are in the midst of a multifaceted crisis which touches the lives of everyone on the planet. Whether it's growing poverty and inequality or shrinking access to food and water, the collapse of global financial markets or the dire effects of climate change, every aspect of this crisis can be traced to a transnational neoliberal elite that has steadily eroded our rights and stripped us of power. And yet our world has never been so wealthy, and we have, right now, all the knowledge, tools and skills we need to build a greener, fairer, richer world. Such a breakthrough is not some far-fetched utopia, but an immediate, concrete possibility. Our future is in our hands.

Lobbying has long been part of the political landscape. But in recent years links between big business and government have become stronger and more far-reaching than ever. Global corporations now demand control over decisions affecting labour laws, finance, public health, food and agriculture, safety regulations, taxes and international trade and investment. They even claim the right to private tribunals where they can sue governments for passing laws that could harm their present or future profits.These business elites don�t want to govern directly. They operate behind the scenes - directing planning, setting standards and fashioning government to maximise their own profits. Thanks to the UN Global Compact they have extended their influence to the highest levels of multilateral decision-making and now, via the Davos-inspired Global Redesign Initiative, they are setting their sights on managing world-wide public policy.Elected by and accountable to no one, secretive and highly organized, these shadow sovereigns are destroying the very notion of the common good and making a mockery of democracy. It is high time we challenged this assault on our rights and our institutions. In this incisive and clear-sighted book Susan George provides us with the practical knowledge to do just that.

Lobbying has long been part of the political landscape. But in recent years links between big business and government have become stronger and more far-reaching than ever. Global corporations now demand control over decisions affecting labour laws, finance, public health, food and agriculture, safety regulations, taxes and international trade and investment. They even claim the right to private tribunals where they can sue governments for passing laws that could harm their present or future profits.These business elites don�t want to govern directly. They operate behind the scenes - directing planning, setting standards and fashioning government to maximise their own profits. Thanks to the UN Global Compact they have extended their influence to the highest levels of multilateral decision-making and now, via the Davos-inspired Global Redesign Initiative, they are setting their sights on managing world-wide public policy.Elected by and accountable to no one, secretive and highly organized, these shadow sovereigns are destroying the very notion of the common good and making a mockery of democracy. It is high time we challenged this assault on our rights and our institutions. In this incisive and clear-sighted book Susan George provides us with the practical knowledge to do just that.

Participants in the worldwide citizens' movement for social change and global justice like to proclaim that 'Another World Is Possible.' But is it? To this popular slogan, Susan George adds a cautionary 'If' and suggests how we can indeed reach that other world.Whether you are a seasoned campaigner and confirmed 'world-changer,' someone who wonders how you can join in the growing citizens' movement, or someone who simply wants to know what this movement is about, this book is for you. You will discover that we are not condemned to glaring North-South inequalities, obscene wealth gaps, environmental destruction or inordinate power remaining in the hands of a small minority, if...

"Det är lika sällsynt som underbart när en bok av ett av våra mest förtroendeingivande intellekt utkommer i precis det historiska ögonblick när den behövs som mest. Allt vi behöver göra är att plocka upp den och kämpa för att förändra historiens riktning." Naomi Klein Först den dåliga nyheten. Den kris som våra samhällen befinner sig i är långt större än vad de flesta av oss anar. Redan nu berör den, eller kommer snart att beröra, våra liv i praktiskt taget alla avseenden. Det är en kris med många ansikten. En ekonomisk kris - som fråntar miljontals människor deras möjlighet att ­försörja sig, och förvägrar många mat och vatten. En social­ kris - med en ökande fattigdom och ojämlikhet, som kan med­föra att våra samhällen bryts sönder i konflikter och krig. En ekologisk kris - som håller på att förvandla vår planet till en ­soptipp och till och med hotar människans hela livsmiljö. Sedan den goda nyheten. Krisen är inte ofrånkomlig. Vi skulle kunna leva i en ren och rik värld där alla har ett drägligt och värdigt liv. ­Världen har aldrig varit så rik, och vi har till vårt förfogande all den kunskap och de verktyg som ­behövs. Hindren är inte tekniska, praktiska eller finansiella - utan politiska, intellektuella och ideologiska. Susan George ger i sin bok inte bara intressanta och ­väl­underbyggda förklaringar till hur vi hamnat i denna svåra belägenhet. Hon beskriver också hur vi kan ta oss ur den. Den nuvarande krisen är ett unikt tillfälle att börja bygga en ny ­värld. FRÅN MOTTAGANDET I SVERIGE "En trovärdig uppvisning i rödgrön radikalism." "Lasse Karlsson i Miljömagasinet "En fantastisk liten bok och jag kan bara lyfta på hatten åt Karneval för att den nu finns på svenska i Lars Ohlssons tonsäkra översättning." Rasmus Landström i Upsala Nya Tidning "När jag nu läst Susan Georges senaste bok så ges jag åter denna känsla av att ha vidgat min kunskap på ett sätt som får engagemanget att växa. Och någonstans inom mig spirar optimismens låga. Den här boken kommer i rätt tid. Här klargörs hur den gigantiska finanskrisen skapats. Den nyliberala blinda tron på marknadens underverk. De avgörande politiska besluten om avregleringar inom bank och finanssektorn. Susan George sätter in besluten i sitt klassmässiga sammanhang. Hon pekar ut 'Davosklassen'. Denna världens överklass som möts i den lilla schweiziska staden i januari varje år. De är ytterst ansvariga." Stellan Hermansson i Vänsterpress En trovärdig uppvisning i rödgrön radikalism. Lasse Karlsson i Miljömagasinet Kanske är det till slut självförtroendet i Susan Georges bok som gör den viktig. Hon skriver som om det alltid kommer nya, historiska dagar. Göran Greider i Aftonbladet UR DERAS KRIS; VÅRS LÖSNINGAR "Den enorma uppgift som vi har framför oss i vår konfrontation med krisen är att återupprätta både representativ och participatorisk demokrati och därmed erövra och utöva politisk kontroll över våra egna angelägenheter. Vem kan tänkas uträtta något sådant eller, mer rakt på sak, vem har äkta materiellt och moraliskt intresse att göra något åt detta? Svaret är enkelt. Det hämningslösa finanskapitalet har visat sig vara fiende till alla: arbetare, pensionärer, jordbrukare, fackföreningsfolk, småföretagare, entreprenörer, miljövänner, anställda inom och brukare av samhällstjänsterna. Listan kan göras längre. Finanskapitalet har avlägsnat sig från de problem och sysslor som angår 'verkliga människor', de som lever i den reella ekonomin, samtidigt som det blivit till mer fördärv för deras liv. Allt det kan göra är att skapa bubblor: praktiskt taget allas välfärd är beroende av att man lyckas förändra den värld där finanskapitalet styr." Susan George OM SUSAN GEORGE Susan George är forskare i sociala och ekonomiska ämnen, hedersordförande för Attac i Frankrike och styrelseordförande i Transnational Institute, en organisation för forskare i hela världen som verkar för social rättvisa. Hon har skrivit fjorton böcker som översatts till många språk och är. På svenska har tidigare utkommit bl. a. Skuldbumerangen (1994) och WTO bakom fasaden (2001). Hennes banbrytande bok om världssvälten från 1976, How the Other Half Dies, räknas som en samhällsvetenskaplig klassiker.