Book description
A deeply informed and unflinching look at the way corporations have slyly rebranded themselves as socially conscious entities ready to tackle society's problems, while CEO compensation soars, income inequality is at all-time highs, and democracy sits in a precarious situation.
“A very important book, an arresting study directed to…
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1 author picked The New Corporation as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book tackles the phenomenon of socially responsible corporations, ESG (Environmental and Social Governance), and business sustainability efforts.
Bakan argues that while corporate messaging has changed, global capitalism continues to be built on the destruction of the natural world, exploitation of workers, inequality, and pollution.
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