Life Inc. : How the World Became a Corporation and How to Take It Back (Hardcover)

from aront

This book was a severe disappointment. I heard Rushkoff interviewed on radio and was intrigued by his talk. Like most people interested in the book and Rushkoff's views, I am strongly opposed to the US corporate culture and economy and I thought I would be reading a well-researched, historical/ec...

from slothman

In Life Incorporated, Rushkoff examines the roots of our modern corporation-dominated world and traces the underlying economic rules back to the Renaissance. He goes into detail over how our society became disconnected from the real, local, and personal, and which laws and policies facilitated th...

from Brian.Gunderson

This book won't solve all the world's problems, but it quite usefully reframes issues for people living in the U.S.A. and similar societies. It's an informative read that tells stories of history, society, and economy without devolving into name-calling or sensationalism.