Torres-Spelliscy in this new book gives us a multitude of scandals, controversies and litigation related to corporate influence on political figures. While reviewing some recent situations, the reader is left with the impression that this is a 21st century phenomenon but then the author shows us how corporate leaders have been trying to influence politicians for hundreds of years, and politicians have been peddling their influence to the highest bidders. This is laid out well, except for a diversion into January 6, 2021 ramifications, of which it’s unclear how corporations influenced this. While there are recommendations at the end of the book—mostly be aware of what your politicians are doing and vote them out if they’re corrupt—there’s no indication that there’s anything novel here, nor the probability of success, nor how these recommendations differ from recommendations given 20 years, 50 years or 100 years ago….and still haven’t been implemented or effective. So what’s going to be different after this book is published? I don’t know.
I’m appreciative that the publisher provided an advanced copy.
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