John Perkins (author)
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For other people named John Perkins, see John Perkins (disambiguation).
John Perkins (born January 28, 1945) is an American author. His best known book is Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (2004), in which Perkins describes playing a role in a process of economic colonization of Third World countries on behalf of what he portrays as a cabal of corporations, banks, and the United States government. The book's claims were contested by some involved parties. The book spent more than 70 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.[1]
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Born | (1945-01-28) January 28, 1945 (age 79) Hanover, New Hampshire, United States |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Boston University (B.S.) |
Notable works | Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (2004) |
Spouse | Divorced |
Children | Jessica Perkins (b. May 1982) |
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Perkins has also written about mystical aspects of indigenous cultures, including shamanism.