The Corporate Takeover of Ireland (Paperback, New edition)

Fifty one of the hundred largest global entities are now corporations rather than nation states and this has led to a profound transformation. The public sphere, which is subject to democratic decision-making is diminishing and the for-profit motive dominates in areas previously regarded as public services. Written in a highly accessible style, this book looks at the changes this process has brought in Ireland in the last ten years, covering health, education, the environment, electricity, transport and telecommunications. The book is based on interviews with key participants and is supplemented with documentary information. New material challenges arguments for privatisation/de-regulation in Ireland; suggests that public resources are being squandered on 'corporate welfare'; and questions the notion that the consumer has gained from the changes.

General

Imprint:	Irish Academic Press Ltd
Country of origin:	Ireland
Release date:	April 2007
First published:	May 2007
Authors:	Kieran Allen
Dimensions:	232 x 159 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7165-3412-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Ownership & organization of enterprises > General
LSN:	0-7165-3412-6
Barcode:	9780716534129

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