{"product_id":"griftopia-a-story-of-bankers-politicians-and-the-most-audacious-power-grab-in-american-history-paperback","title":"Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Taibbi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA brilliantly illuminating and darkly comic tale of the ongoing financial and political crisis in America.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMatt 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the labyrinthine inner workings of this country, and the profound consequences for us all.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Taibbi\u003c\/b\u003e is a contributing editor for \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone \u003c\/i\u003eand the author of four previous books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Great Derangement\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in Jersey City, New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 7.96 x 5.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42687087607871,"sku":"9780385529969","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/480afe1637bb4ecdb634ecf973a2ae04.webp?v=1764977421","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/griftopia-a-story-of-bankers-politicians-and-the-most-audacious-power-grab-in-american-history-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}