Ida Tarbell
Ida Tarbell was an American writer, investigative journalist, and biographer. She is best known for her pioneering investigative journalism work leading to the breakup of the Standard Oil Company's monopoly. Her 1904 book, 'The History of the Standard Oil Company,' is considered a landmark in the history of investigative journalism. Tarbell's work helped to define the field of muckraking journalism, and she is often regarded as one of the most influential journalists of the early 20th century.
Books
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1. The History of the Standard Oil Company
This book provides an in-depth investigation into the rise of the Standard Oil Company, revealing its unethical and monopolistic business practices. It chronicles the company's growth from a small oil refinery into a dominant force in the American economy, led by a cunning and ruthless businessman. The narrative exposes the company's tactics of crushing competition, exploiting workers, and manipulating prices, which eventually led to public outcry and legal action. This groundbreaking work contributed significantly to the breakup of Standard Oil and the establishment of anti-trust laws in the United States.
