Reviews

Corporations Are Not People: Why They Have More Rights Than You Do and What You Can Do About It by Jeffrey D. Clements

houlette's review against another edition

5.0

Lucid, concise introduction to the history and impact of corporate personhood under the law. Also one of the most painful and infuriating books I've read in a long time. Fortunately it ends with a rousing call to action that keeps it from being unbearably depressing.

worldlibraries's review against another edition

4.0

In education, we have a phrase, 'making thinking visible.' This book makes the reality behind American governance visible. It explains how the people of the United States are no longer in charge of their destiny. Corporations are. Entire infrastructures were set up to make that happen and keep it that way. The author has suggestions of how this can be fixed. I appreciate his insight and can-do leadership. This book made me realize what an uphill fight we are facing. Can the people of the United States reclaim their power? We'll see.

cstack's review against another edition

4.0

Full of lots of good information. History of court cases around corporate rights. Lots of examples of corporations using money for political power. Author doesn't stay objective all the time but citations are abundant.