Griftopia
A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History
By Matt Taibbi | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
About the book
A brilliantly illuminating and darkly comic tale of the ongoing financial and political crisis in America.
The financial crisis that exploded in 2008 isn’t past but prologue. The grifter class—made up of the largest players in the financial industry and the politicians who do their bidding—has been growing in power, and the crisis was only one terrifying manifestation of how they’ve hijacked America’s political and economic life.
Matt Taibbi has combined deep sources, trailblazing reportage, and provocative analysis to create the most lucid, emotionally galvanizing account yet written of this ongoing American crisis. He offers fresh reporting on the backroom deals of the bailout; tells the story of Goldman Sachs, the “vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity”; and uncovers the hidden commodities bubble that transferred billions of dollars to Wall Street while creating food shortages around the world.
This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the labyrinthine inner workings of this country, and the profound consequences for us all.
Editions of Griftopia
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385529952
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385529969
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385529976
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307751096
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307751102
Read an Excerpt
A brilliantly illuminating and darkly comic tale of the ongoing financial and political crisis in America.
The financial crisis that exploded in 2008 isn’t past but prologue. The grifter class—made up of the largest players in the financial industry and the politicians who do their bidding—has been growing in power, and the crisis was only one terrifying manifestation of how they’ve hijacked America’s political and economic life.
Matt Taibbi has combined deep sources, trailblazing reportage, and provocative analysis to create the most lucid, emotionally galvanizing account yet written of this ongoing American crisis. He offers fresh reporting on the backroom deals of the bailout; tells the story of Goldman Sachs, the “vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity”; and uncovers the hidden commodities bubble that transferred billions of dollars to Wall Street while creating food shortages around the world.
This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the labyrinthine inner workings of this country, and the profound consequences for us all.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griftopia about?
A brilliantly illuminating and darkly comic tale of the ongoing financial and political crisis in America.
The financial crisis that exploded in 2008 isn’t past but prologue. The grifter class—made up of the largest players in the financial industry and the politicians who do their bidding—has been growing in power, and the crisis was only one terrifying manifestation of how they’ve hijacked America’s political and economic life.
Matt Taibbi has combined deep sources, trailblazing reportage, and provocative analysis to create the most lucid, emotionally galvanizing account yet written of this ongoing American crisis. He offers fresh reporting on the backroom deals of the bailout; tells the story of Goldman Sachs, the “vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity”; and uncovers the hidden commodities bubble that transferred billions of dollars to Wall Street while creating food shortages around the world.
This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the labyrinthine inner workings of this country, and the profound consequences for us all.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Griftopia?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Central / national / federal government
Where can I read a sample of Griftopia?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385529952
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Griftopia?
Matt Taibbi
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Griftopia is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385529952) and paperback(ISBN 9780385529969) and ebook(ISBN 9780385529976) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307751096) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307751102)
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