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Friends in High Places: The Bechtel Story: The Most Secret Corporation and How It Engineered the World Paperback April 8, 1989
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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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Students in engineering or related fields may appreciate understanding the historical context and impact of major engineering corporations.
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Friends in High Places: The Bechtel Story: The Most Secret Corporation and How It Engineered the World Paperback April 8, 1989
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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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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.
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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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