Permission to Steal: Revealing the Roots of Corporate Scandal--An Address to My Fellow CitizensISBN: 978-1-4051-4540-4
Paperback
120 pages
November 2006, Wiley-Blackwell
Other Available Formats: Hardcover
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“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.” (Journal of Business Ethics, 12 November 2012)
"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..." Ethical Perspectives
"Permission to Steal 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."
--W. Michael Hoffman, Bentley College
"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?"
--Joe DesJardins, Executive Director, Society for Business
Ethics
"Permission to Steal 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."
--Ronald Duska, American College Center for Ethics in Financial
Services