{"product_id":"permission-to-steal-9781405145404","title":"Permission to Steal","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCiting recent examples including Enron, Arthur Andersen, and WorldCom, \u003ci\u003ePermission to Steal\u003c\/i\u003e explores what went wrong and advocates a universal reassessment of what is considered good in corporate America. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style:\" none\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA fascinating exploration of the recent corporate scandals which have rocked the global business community.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten with sharp and compelling style, suitable for students, professionals, and general readers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompanion website offers discussion points for the book as well as an up-to-date chronology of ongoing corporate scandals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is an excellent book that reveals the roots of corporate scandal from a philosopher’s viewpoint.  Since it is intended as an introduction to the topic for the general public, it is written to be easily portable and accessible to general readers.”  (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Business Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e, 12 November 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Permission to Steal is a delectable little book, well thought out, fast-paced, and easy to read. In just one hundred pages, Newton traverses the diverse landscape of juicy journalism, deep philosophical analysis, and practical moral education of the public. I have no hesitation in recommending this as a good and worthwhile read...\" \u003ci\u003eEthical Perspectives\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003ePermission to Steal\u003c\/i\u003e is hard-hitting, insightful, passionate, and refreshingly readable. It is a must-read for all citizens who care about ethics in business and a more healthy society.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eW. Michael Hoffman, Bentley College\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book blends the insight of a first-rate philosopher with the moral outrage that every citizen should feel about the wave of recent corporate scandals. Newton minces no words in addressing the fundamental questions that every person should ask: What went wrong? Why was it wrong? How did it happen?\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eJoe DesJardins, Executive Director, Society for Business Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003ePermission to Steal\u003c\/i\u003e reads like a whodunit: once you start reading it, you will find it difficult to put down. A crisp outlining of corporate scandals moves seamlessly to an analysis of their causes. Newton concludes with seven tasks to bring our society to a point where we can ‘trust our nation’s wealthiest not to rob us.’ Bravo to the author: all will learn from her in this delightful read.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003eRonald Duska, American College Center for Ethics in Financial Services\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The Stories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Path in the Woods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. The World, the Flesh, and the Devil\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Look in the Mirror is Not Reassuring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Ancient Fable Says It All.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead Us Not Into Temptation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Village.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Bad Can It Get? The Unspeakable Crimes of the Very Good.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Human Alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. The Lethal Marriage of Ideology and Opportunity\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pendulum Swings Right.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree Market Liberalism and Village Conservatism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Origins of the Moral Human.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNecessary Virtues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Collapse of Every Restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Transformation of the Landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pension Betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hood Robin Syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePermission to Steal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Humility and Hope\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning the Elephant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Up the Pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to Tell the Truth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegaining the Duty of Stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRe-visioning the Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnding the Crime Wave.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Peace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Concluding Note.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407879348567,"sku":"9781405145404","price":19.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405145404.jpg?v=1730500832","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/permission-to-steal-9781405145404","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}