The Post-Corporate World: Life After Capitalism

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Summary: He's right, now what?
Review: This book was written as a call to arms. It builds on many themes developed in Korten’s previous book, When Corporations Rule the World (1995). Many in the world of business and finance will not like this book because it posits the radical restructuring of economic systems, specifically suggesting the elimination of capitalism. This book was meant for CEOs who have the power to institute the changes Korten recommends. However, its radical perspective probably means that the book will be more widely read by CEOs of corporations which already have an environmental focus and by the leaders of environmental organization. Recommended to any executive who is interested in a different point of view about the financial world’s role in environmental concerns.

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Summary: Extraordinary
Review: While occasionally bordering on the ethereal (definitely not a word in the corporate dictionary), David Korten not only manages to keep this superb book grounded in practicality, but also uses examples from his worldly experience to illustrate some of the most thought-provoking interpretations and explanations in print today. He takes the outputs of William Greider, Robert Monks and a host of other luminaries (even Adam Smith - the fallback for all capitalist advocates) and adds his own remarkable insights to produce stunning anti-corporate arguments. While some may argue that his solutions are implausible, none will say that he doesn't provoke serious reconsideration of modern business practices.