Author: Ida Minerva TarbellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 924
Book Description
Plunder
Author: Danny SchechterPublisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1605203513
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
DANNY SCHECHTER, "The News Dissector" has spent decades as a truth teller in the media, with leading media companies and as an independent filmmaker with the award-winning independent company Globalvision. A graduate of Cornell and the London School of Economics, Schechter was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard and a multiple Emmy Award winner at ABC News, where he was among the first to cover the S&L crisis. In 2007, his film IN DEBT WE TRUST was the first to expose Wall Street's connection to subprime loans, predicting the economic crisis that this book investigates. Schechter is a blogger, editor of Mediachannel.org, and author of nine books. He has reported from 53 countries, and lives in Gotham. He owns no derivatives or tranches.
Author: Ida Minerva TarbellRefining Nature
Author: Jon WlasiukPublisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN: 0822983249
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Standard Oil Company emerged out of obscurity in the 1860s to capture 90 percent of the petroleum refining industry in the United States during the Gilded Age. John D. Rockefeller, the company’s founder, organized the company around an almost religious dedication to principles of efficiency. Economic success masked the dark side of efficiency as Standard Oil dumped oil waste into public waterways, filled the urban atmosphere with acrid smoke, and created a consumer safety crisis by selling kerosene below congressional standards. Local governments, guided by a desire to favor the interests of business, deployed elaborate engineering solutions to tackle petroleum pollution at taxpayer expense rather than heed public calls to abate waste streams at their source. Only when refinery pollutants threatened the health of the Great Lakes in the twentieth century did the federal government respond to a nascent environmental movement. Organized around the four classical elements at the core of Standard Oil’s success (earth, air, fire, and water), Refining Nature provides an ecological context for the rise of one of the most important corporations in American history.
The History of the Standard Oil Company; Volume 1
Author: Ida Minerva TarbellPublisher: Franklin Classics
ISBN: 9780343274610
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
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Author: Elizabeth Catte
Author: Paul Henry Giddens
Author: Bennett H. Wall
Author: Ida Minerva TarbellThe History of the Standard Oil Company
Author: Ida M. TarbellPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Ida M. Tarbell's 'The History of the Standard Oil Company' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the rise of the monopolistic energy corporation in the late 19th century. Written in a journalistic and investigative style, Tarbell meticulously documents the unethical business practices and ruthless tactics employed by Standard Oil to dominate the oil industry. This work serves as a landmark example of investigative journalism highlighting the need for corporate regulation and ethical business practices. Through detailed research and firsthand accounts, Tarbell paints a vivid picture of the impact of monopolies on economy and society, making this book a crucial read for those interested in understanding the power dynamics of corporate America in the Gilded Age. Ida M. Tarbell, a pioneer in investigative journalism, was inspired to write this exposé after witnessing the injustices perpetuated by Standard Oil firsthand. Her meticulous research and dedication to uncovering the truth behind the company's rise to power reflect her commitment to social justice and transparency in the business world. Tarbell's work laid the foundation for modern investigative journalism and has inspired countless writers and activists to hold corporations accountable for their actions. I highly recommend 'The History of the Standard Oil Company' to readers interested in delving into the dark side of corporate power and the importance of ethical business practices. Tarbell's groundbreaking work remains a seminal piece in American history, shedding light on the consequences of unbridled corporate greed and the necessity of government intervention to protect the common good.
