John Perkins' latest book, "The Secret History of the American Empire: Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and the Truth About Global Corruption," is a follow-up to his earlier "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man." Perkins says the work he did in Latin America was designed to squelch the economies of poor countries- and the U.S. government was in on it. He says his new book includes more stories, but this time from other once-corrupt individuals, not just himself. Perkins says the new book is more up-to-date, too, and gets into U.S. policy in the Middle East and Iraq. Perkins spoke at Town Hall Seattle on June 18th, 2007. Elliott Bay Book Company sponsored the talk.

John Perkins' latest book, "The Secret History of the American Empire: Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and the Truth About Global Corruption," is a follow-up to his earlier "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man." Perkins says the work he did in Latin America was designed to squelch the economies of poor countries- and the U.S. government was in on it. He says his new book includes more stories, but this time from other once-corrupt individuals, not just himself. Perkins says the new book is more up-to-date, too, and gets into U.S. policy in the Middle East and Iraq. Perkins spoke at Town Hall Seattle on June 18th, 2007. Elliott Bay Book Company sponsored the talk.