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The column below displays the latest entries in an ongoing compilation of existing corporate research (books, reports, etc.) about the companies that are being profiled on Crocodyl. Check out our Research Inventory to see a list of all the entries and to find out how you can participate.


L-3

Last edited by Ian Elwood on May 7, 2008 - 4:09pm
Name of work: 
Outsourcing Intelligence in Iraq
Subtitle: 
Outsourcing Intelligence in Iraq a CorpWatch Report on L-3/Titan
Year published: 
2008
Review: 

The report provides a critical overview of L-3's (also known as Titan) contracts in Iraq. From the description, " When U.S. troops or embassy officials want to investigate Iraqis - such as interrogating prisoners, the principal intermediary is a Manhattan based-company named L-3. The company has just lost its biggest contract for failing to recruit qualified translators, and is also being investigated for human rights abuses."

Johnson & Johnson

Last edited by Ian Elwood on May 7, 2008 - 11:25am
Name of work: 
A Company That Cares
Subtitle: 
One Hundred Year Illustrated History of Johnson & Johnson
Year published: 
1986
Review: 

Undocumented authorized company history.

Halliburton

Last edited by Ian Elwood on April 29, 2008 - 4:08pm
Name of work: 
Houston, We Have A Problem
Subtitle: 
An Alternative Annual Report on Halliburton
Year published: 
2004
Review: 

An critical review of Halliburton's 2004 activities, including military contracts, the war on terrorism and Iraq war. Described as "...an in-depth, hard-hitting report that provides a detailed look at Halliburton 's military and energy operations around the world as well as its political connections. It includes a series of recommendations for the company and its shareholders as well as for the United States policymakers."

Wal-Mart

Last edited by Ian Elwood on April 29, 2008 - 1:55pm
Name of work: 
The Bully of Bentonville
Subtitle: 
How the High Cost of Wal-Mart's Everyday Low Prices is Hurting America
Year published: 
2006
Review: 

critical journalistic account of the negative impact of the giant retailer on workers and communities.

Wal-Mart

Last edited by Ian Elwood on April 29, 2008 - 1:55pm
Name of work: 
Slam-Dunking Wal-Mart!
Subtitle: 
How You Can Stop Superstore Sprawl in Your Hometown
Year published: 
1999
Review: 

a critique of the giant retailer and a practical guide to stopping its expansion by the leading U.S. site fighter

General Motors

Last edited by Ian Elwood on April 29, 2008 - 1:54pm
Name of work: 
Rude Awakening
Subtitle: 
The Rise, Fall, and Struggle for Recovery of General Motors
Year published: 
1989
Review: 

mainstream analysis of the crisis of the auto giant

General Motors

Last edited by Ian Elwood on April 29, 2008 - 1:53pm
Name of work: 
Taking on General Motors
Subtitle: 
A Case Study of the Campaign to Keep GM Van Nuys Open
Year published: 
1987
Review: 

account of battle against a plant closing