We the Corporations
How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights
Adam Winkler
Discover the untold story of how corporations, once deemed nothing more than property, fought for and won the same rights as ordinary citizens under the US Constitution. We the Corporations by Adam Winkler exposes the centuries-long struggle for corporate personhood and constitutional protections for business, up to the controversial Citizens United and Hobby Lobby decisions. Through vivid storytelling and a colorful cast of characters, including Daniel Webster and Ralph Nader, Winkler shows how big business has shaped the law and gained an ever-greater share of individual rights. A timely and thought-provoking read in today's heated political climate, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in corporate power and the foundations of democracy.
Publish Date
2018-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
2018-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.17
ISBN
9781631495441
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-04-22T22:55:16.000Z
The history of corporate constitutional rights in America is more complicated than is often portrayed, and has often been closely linked to landmark cases that recognized those rights for individuals as well. Here’s a good book on the subject: – source