Items related to Paradise Lost?: High-Speed Trains Get Waylaid, Shady...
Paradise Lost?: High-Speed Trains Get Waylaid, Shady Politicians Get Billions and Taxpayers Get the Shaft! - Softcover
Reminiscent of a detective novel, this political exposé explores the corruption of some of the richest and most powerful political figures in California. From Mayor Willie Brown, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and a 50-billion-dollar insider-trading scandal to whistle blowers, phantom high-speed trains, and unbridled greed, this investigation details the complex history of California's public works projects that were promised and commissioned, but never built. From a Bay Bridge addition that never materialized to the San Francisco airport expansion that disappeared, this hard-hitting look at the Golden State's political shenanigans outlines the slimy details behind massive pump-and-dump schemes that have plagued progress in the state. With direct parallels to the corruption that inspired the films Chinatown and The Two Jakes, this investigation reveals how money and relationships have played into a slick political game in recent California history.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Richard Trainor is the author of Sacramento: The Heart of California: A Contemporary Portrait. He has contributed to Elle, the Los Angeles Times, The Sacramento Bee, The Saturday Review, Sight & Sound, and The Vancouver Sun. He is a former capitol bureau correspondent for California magazine and a former managing editor of France Today magazine. He lives in Healdsburg, California.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherTrine Day
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0979988640
- ISBN 13 9780979988646
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages360
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 15.80
Shipping:
US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Paradise Lost? High-Speed Trains Get Waylaid, Shady Politicians Get Billions and Taxpayers Get the Shaft!
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Brand New. Ships SAME or NEXT business day. We Ship to APO/FPO addr. Choose EXPEDITED shipping and receive in 2-5 business days within the United States. See our member profile for customer support contact info. We have an easy return policy. Seller Inventory # 52652362
Buy New
US$ 15.80
Convert currency
Stock Image
Paradise Lost?: High-Speed Trains Get Waylaid, Shady Politicians Get Billions and Taxpayers Get the Shaft!
Published by
Brand: Trine Day
(2009)
ISBN 10: 0979988640
ISBN 13: 9780979988646
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. F First Printing. Reminiscent of a detective novel, this political exposé explores the corruption of some of the richest and most powerful political figures in California. From Mayor Willie Brown, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and a 50-billion-dollar insider-trading scandal to whistle blowers, phantom high-speed trains, and unbridled greed, this investigation details the complex history of California's public works projects that were promised and commissioned, but never built. From a Bay Bridge addition that never materialized to the San Francisco airport expansion that disappeared, this hard-hitting look at the Golden State's political shenanigans outlines the slimy details behind massive pump-and-dump schemes that have plagued progress in the state. With direct parallels to the corruption that inspired the films Chinatown and The Two Jakes, this investigation reveals how money and relationships have played into a slick political game in recent California history. Seller Inventory # DADAX0979988640
Buy New
US$ 22.04
Convert currency