Taking on the Trust: How Ida Tarbell Brought Down John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil
Steve Weinberg recounts how Ida Tarbell took on John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil. Combining business history with the story of investigative journalism, Taking on the Trust highlights a consequential challenge to corporate power and the lasting significance of Tarbell’s work.
About This Book
Taking on the Trust examines Ida Tarbell’s challenge to John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil.
The book focuses on the conflict between investigative journalism and concentrated corporate power.
Steve Weinberg presents a historical account of Tarbell’s role in bringing attention to Standard Oil and its influence.
This work offers readers an accessible perspective on American business history, reform, and the impact of determined reporting.
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