The Profiteers: Bechtel and the Men Who Built the World
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (595 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476706468 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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However readers view the company, Denton’s extensively researched work informs readers about the firm’s maintenance as a privately held concern during its growth into a huge, multinational enterprise."— Booklist“In this compelling corporate history, she artfully detail show Bechtel accrued power by exploiting the “revolving door of capitalism,” through which its executives have glided effortlessly, moving between the company headquarters and the corridors of power in the nation’s capital.” – The National Book Review. In this incredible-seeming but deeply researched book, the author traces the phenomenal rise of the California-based corporation that became famous for building the Hoover Dam and went on to handle billion-dollar projects from the Channel Tunnel to the Big Dig. Filled
She has received the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Woodrow Wilson Public Scholar Fellowship, and the Black Mountain/Kluge Fellowship. . Roosevelt. Sally Denton is an investigative reporter, author, and historian who writes about the subjects others ignore—from a drug conspiracy in Kentucky to organized crime in Las Vegas; from corruption within the Mormon Church to the hidden history of Manifest Destiny; from one
In The Profiteers, Sally Denton, whom The New York Times called “a wonderful writer,” exposes Bechtel’s secret world and one of the biggest business and political stories of our time.. From that auspicious start, the family and its eponymous company would go on to “build the world,” from the construction of airports in Hong Kong and Doha, to pipelines and tunnels in Alaska and Europe, to mining and energy operations around the globe.Today Bechtel is one of the largest privately held corporations in the world, enriched and empowered by a long history of government contracts and the privatization of public works, made possible by an unprecedented revolving door between its San Francisco headquarters and Washington. It begins with Warren A. Shultz segued from leadership at the company to positions as Director of the CIA, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of State, respectively.Like all stories of empire building, the rise of Bechtel presents a complex and riveting narrative. Bechtel executives John McCone, Caspar Weinberger, and George P. “Dad” Bechtel, who led a consortium that constructed the Hoover Dam. From the bestselling coauthor of The Money and the Power (which the Los Angeles Times called “one of the most important nonfiction books published in a half century”)—the inside story of the Bechtel family and the empire they’ve control
"While heavily researched, the author had a very clear" according to Andy O'Neill. While heavily researched, the author had a very clear anti-Bechtel bias, and focused on the items that reinforced that, and minimized other issues. The hyperbole style detracts from the message.. Bechtel - political power & positioning for government contracts. thomas o allred This is an excellent historical account of the highly successful Bechtel Corporation beginning in the late 19 th century & continuing into the 21st century. Narrative provides insight into the Bechtel family company leaders & how they transformed the company into the largest government co. Joe said Wow! Worth the read in spades! Ten stars! Must read!. Most enlightening! A real eye opener on how a private industry firm can dictate international politics. I highly recommend. I bought the hard copy version so that I could share it with others.