Dirty Little Secrets of the Twentieth Century
Dunnigan has done several "Dirty Little Secrets" titles (e.g., Dirty Little Secrets of World War II), and this latest is written in an easy-to-read style that will not bog down the casual reader. Covering 150 "misconceptions" about our century, he takes readers on a historical tour of the 20th century, exploring the vast realms of government and corporate secrets that have been kept from public view. The book is divided into seven chapters dealing with such topics as sex, politics, technology, and big business. Dunnigan shows the reader why he feels that technology has left an indelible mark on our everyday lives and how many of the corporations that influence our daily routines are in some respects more powerful than our local and national governments. While many of these secrets can now be obtained via the Freedom of Information Act or through online researching, Dunnigan implies that we may still be doomed to repeat our past mistakes. With the end of the century fast approaching, this book may prove to be a best seller. For public libraries.ALaRoi Lawton, Bronx Community Coll., CUNYCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.