The Corporation

Joel Bakan's book offers a compelling analysis of the corporation's relentless pursuit of profit, likening it to a psychopathic personality driven by self-interest. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with notable figures, the author argues that the corporation's legal and economic design can lead to harmful consequences for society, even as some efforts at corporate social responsibility are superficial. Despite these structural flaws, Bakan advocates for pragmatic reforms through legal regulation and democratic control to foster meaningful change.