Silent Coup
Confronting the Big Business Takeover of Canada
by Tony Clarke
Silent Coup alerts us to the destructive effects of corporate control of our economy, jobs, social programs, and political democracy.
Silent Coup alerts us to the destructive effects of corporate control of our economy, jobs, social programs, and political democracy.
The book outlines a detailed and workable plan for challenging the agenda for Canada set by large transnational corporations. It shows how social movements and community organizations can be retooled and revitalized to confront these corporations and how true economic, social, and political democracy can be restored.
Silent Coup offers a sharp diagnosis of the challenges confronting Canadian democracy and a clear prescription for action.
The book outlines a detailed and workable plan for challenging the agenda for Canada set by large transnational corporations. It shows how social movements and community organizations can be retooled and revitalized to confront these corporations and how true economic, social, and political democracy can be restored.
Silent Coup offers a sharp diagnosis of the challenges confronting Canadian democracy and a clear prescription for action.
About the Author
Tony Clarke
Reviews
"This book tells it like it is."
Paul Denham & George Manz, Prairie Dog
If there is one serious book that you read this fall, let it be Silent Coup: Confronting the Big Business Takeover of Canada by Tony Clarke. This book will help you understand what is ailing our country and what you might do about it... it gives us hope and guidance around the ability of citizen movements to rebuild our economy and our society... Silent Coup does a good job of pulling together a wealth of information in a clear and understandable way. Well worth your while!"
Yvonne Schmitz, Briarpatch
