We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights
We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018496
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 18th-21st centuries
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In We the Corporations, Adam Winkler explores the history of corporate rights in America. The book traces the legal and political battles that have shaped the power and influence of corporations, detailing key Supreme Court cases and influential figures contributing to the longstanding debate over corporate personhood.
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Adam Winkler's We the Corporations is praised for its thorough historical analysis and engaging narrative on corporate rights in America. While readers appreciate Winkler’s insightful and accessible writing, some critics believe the book could have delved deeper into recent legal developments. Overall, it's a compelling read on a pivotal subject.
Who Should Read We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights?
Readers who appreciate We the Corporations by Adam Winkler are likely interested in legal history, corporate power, and constitutional law. Comparable works include A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn and The Corporation by Joel Bakan, appealing to those who enjoy in-depth analyses of socio-economic and political structures.
1,629 ratings
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496
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 18th-21st centuries
2018
Adult
18+ years
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