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Friends in High Places: The Bechtel Story: The Most Secret Corporation and How It Engineered the World
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Provides a comprehensive exploration of Bechtel's impact on global infrastructure, revealing untold stories and corporate strategies that shaped modern engineering and construction.
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Delivers critical analysis of Bechtel’s secretive operations, offering readers an understanding of its influence on political and economic landscapes around the world.
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Combines captivating storytelling with rigorous research, making complex corporate and historical themes accessible and engaging for both casual readers and professionals.
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- “Riveting . . . exemplifies how business works by exploiting personal connections.”—Businessweek The Bechtel Group is a private company that shuns the limelight, yet it is one of the prime movers-and-shakers in the global economic arena. Founded by self-made millionaire Warren A. Bechtel as a risk-taking construction and engineering firm, the multibillion-dollar, multinational conglomerate is responsible for constructing the Hoover Dam, laying the Alaskan oil pipeline, and building half of the world’s nuclear power plants, for starters. But Bechtel did not complete these ambitious projects on its own; it did so with the help of such “friends” as Ronald Reagan, George Bush, and Dwight Eisenhower, and former employees George Shultz and Caspar Weinberger. Bechtel’s access to high-ranking government officials is unparalleled in the private sector. And with that access comes the temptation to accept favors and influence policy. Business journalist Laton McCartney combines painstaking research and powerful reporting to tell here, for the first time, the explosive inside story of what really goes on at the company that changed the face of the globe.“McCartney has made an important contribution to understanding a powerful U.S. corporation and American business history.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
| Publisher | Random House Publishing Group |
| Publication date | April 8, 1989 |
| Edition | Updated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0345360443 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0345360441 |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds (450 grams) |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.65 x 9 inches (15.2 x 1.7 x 22.9 cm) |
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Students in engineering or related fields may appreciate understanding the historical context and impact of major engineering corporations.
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Readers seeking light or entertaining reads may find the content dense and focused on corporate complexities.
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What major projects is Bechtel known for?
Answer: Bechtel has been responsible for constructing the Hoover Dam, laying the Alaskan oil pipeline, and building half of the world’s nuclear power plants, among other ambitious projects. -
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What sets Bechtel apart from other companies?
Answer: Bechtel's unparalleled access to high-ranking government officials and its secretive nature sets it apart in the global economic arena. -
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What does the book aim to provide?
Answer: The book provides the explosive inside story of Bechtel, shedding light on its influence and power dynamics in the global economic and political spheres. -
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Answer: This book delves into the operations and influence of Bechtel, one of the world's largest construction firms. -
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Answer: Yes, the author takes great pains to be respectful and objective in their portrayal of the subject matter. -
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Answer: Anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of a secretive corporation and the influence of money and power in the industry.
Company Profiles Editorial Review
Friends in High Places: The Bechtel Story is a compelling book that delves into the operations of one of the world's largest construction firms. Written with great detail and objectivity, the book explores the influence of money and power in the industry. The author, McCartney, assembles a powerful narrative that highlights the accomplishments and challenges of the individuals involved. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of a secretive corporation.
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- Provides insights into the operations of a construction giant
- Explores the influence of money and power
- Highlights the accomplishments of individuals
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- The Bechtel Group is a private, influential, and secretive company in the global economic arena.
- Founded by risk-taking self-made millionaire Warren A. Bechtel, it has been responsible for ambitious projects like the Hoover Dam and the Alaskan oil pipeline.
- Bechtel has unparalleled access to high-ranking government officials and has been involved in influencing policy.
- The book provides the explosive inside story of the company that changed the face of the globe.
- An important contribution to understanding the power dynamics of a major U.S. corporation and American business history.
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