The Corporation by Joel Bakan | Profit, Power, Capitalism, Business Ethics, Documentary Book

The Corporation: The Pathological Pursuit of Profit and Power by Joel Bakan is a groundbreaking and provocative analysis of modern capitalism and the rise of the corporation as the dominant institution in global society. Adapted into the award-winning documentary that won the 2004 Sundance Audience Award, this book presents a compelling case that corporations, as legal entities, behave like psychopathic personalitiespursuing profit at all costs, without regard for social or environmental consequences.

Eminent Canadian law professor Joel Bakan explores how corporations are legally mandated to pursue self-interest above all else, often to the detriment of individuals, society, and even their own shareholders. Drawing on historical events, recent Wall Street scandals, and interviews with notable figures such as Milton Friedman, Peter Drucker, and Noam Chomsky, Bakan reveals the systemic issues within corporate structures and the dangerous extent of deregulation and privatization.

Far from being a nihilistic critique, the book outlines practical reforms for reclaiming democratic control, reintroducing accountability, and reshaping the corporate landscape for the public good. Essential reading for business professionals, students, activists, and anyone concerned with ethics in the modern economy.

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