Banking (The Root Cause Of The Injustices Of Our Time) By Abdalhalim Orr & Abdassamad Clarke

ISBN: 9781842001103 Author: Abdalhalim Orr & Abdassamad Clarke Binding: Softcover Pages: 191 Size: 5.8 x 8.3 inches Publication Year: 2009 Description About This Book: The dynamic cooperation of Abdalhalim Orr and Abdassamad Clarke reveals a captivating exploration of the financial world's impact on the broader fabric of society in "Banking: The Root Cause Of Our Time." The authors give a thought-provoking analysis of how banking practices have become the driving force behind the inequalities that pervade our modern society, delving into the heart of the global financial system. The Foundations of Injustice: The book begins by untangling the complicated web of the global banking system, offering light on its historical foundations and evolution. Abdalhalim Orr and Abdassamad Clarke methodically trace the beginnings of the current financial paradigm, exposing how specific banking activities sowed the seeds of injustice, exploitation, and societal imbalances that still exist today. Economic Exploitation Exposed: Using historical study as a foundation, the authors analyze the economic systems maintained by the banking system. They reveal, with remarkable insight, how some financial systems contribute to economic exploitation, concentrating wealth in the hands of a few while marginalizing and disenfranchising millions. Social and Environmental Impacts: The book goes beyond economics to investigate the far-reaching effects of banking activities on society and the environment. Abdalhalim Orr and Abdassamad Clarke expose the social disparities and environmental damage caused by specific financial decisions, emphasizing the interdependence of economic systems and broader issues of justice. Ethical Alternatives and Remedies: The authors provide ethical alternatives and remedies to offset the injustices caused by the current banking system, providing a ray of hope. They suggest a plan for converting the financial sector into a force for positive change through a thoughtful investigation of Islamic finance, ethical banking practices, and sustainable economic models.