Richly informed and written in an engaging style Against Empire exposes the ruthless agenda and hidden costs of the U.S. empire today. Documenting the pretexts and lies used to justify violent intervention and maldevelopment abroad Parenti shows how the conversion to a global economy is a victory of finance capital over democracy. As much of the world suffers unspeakable misery and the ThirdWorldization of the United States accelerates civil society is impoverished by policies that benefit rich and powerful transnational corporations and the national security state. Hardwon gains made by ordinary people are swept away. The history of imperialism is also however a history of resistance struggle and achievement Against Empire offers compelling alternatives for progressive change. Michael Parenti is considered one of the nations leading progressive thinkers. He received his Ph.D. in political science from Yale University in 1962 and has taught at a number of colleges and universities. His writings have been featured in scholarly journals popular periodicals and newspapers. Dr. Parenti lectures around the country on college campuses and before religious labor community peace and public interest groups. Praise for Michael Parentis books A valuable rebuttal to the drumbeat...from the right.New York Times Book Review Entertainingly written.Publishers Weekly Parenti writes clear smooth often provocative prose has a way of cutting to the heart of complex issues and knows how to tell a story.Allan Johnson Author of Human Arrangements show more