Captive State

Captive State (2001) is a book written by The Guardian contributor and author George Monbiot which examines the growth of corporate power in the UK and the negative impact that this has had on democracy and local communities. The book explores issues such as the building of the Skye bridge under the Private Finance Initiative which occurred at huge cost to the islanders and the government but which generated massive profits for the private consor... More

Captive State (2001) is a book written by The Guardian contributor and author George Monbiot which examines the growth of corporate power in the UK and the negative impact that this has had on democracy and local communities. The book explores issues such as the building of the Skye bridge under the Private Finance Initiative which occurred at huge cost to the islanders and the government but which generated massive profits for the private consortium who collected the tolls. Monbiot alleges through examination of other PFI schemes and corporate dealings that the British government has shamefully and needlessly collaborated in its own redundancy by giving massive powers to corporations at the short term and long term expense of citizens and communities. This book has been referenced in a number of UK Parliamentary debates and committees, including: Select Committee on Public Administration Select Committee on Treasury The concerns raised in Captive State regarding projects involving...

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