Isbn: 9781332197019 - snapping cords: comments on the changing attitude of american cities toward the utility problem (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book dissects the deep-rooted bond between America's cities and the powerful utility companies that have long controlled them. It reveals the opaque and often corrupting relationship between public service providers and the municipalities they serve. Drawing on firsthand accounts and historical analysis, the author unpacks the ways in which the utility industry has evaded regulation and exploited its customers. The book offers a critical examination of the current state of public-private partnerships in essential services and provides insight into the ongoing debate over municipal ownership. By shedding light on the systemic issues plaguing the utility sector, this book aims to inform and empower citizens seeking to navigate the complex landscape of urban infrastructure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …