I loved "The Informant" as well.  It is a little long, but it does read easily if you can get students to start it.  It is an excellent book.

The same author also has another book, "Conspiracy of Fools", that is about the Enron situation.  Also very good.

Steve Arsenault






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The book Keith suggested is good. I prefer "The Informant" 2000 by Kurt Eichenwald. It reads like a John Grisham novel, and it is easy to get hooked. Although 550 pages, it is a fast read. Eichenwald was formerly an investigative reporter for the New York Times. It is the story both personal and business of ADM price fixing of lysine with Japanese companies. Lots of inside stuff but not technical. Downside: it was just released as a movie and DVD starring Matt Damon, so students might try taking a shortcut by viewing the movie. Upside: It is readily available in paperback and used ones at Amazon start at 99 cents. Lots under $3. +shipping. Good luck choosing! James Highsmith 
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Subject: Suggestions Needed: Nonfiction Narrative 

I could use some suggestions. In my legal environment course, I use the nonfiction book A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr (in addition to the textbook and other materials). As most of you know, the book provides a powerful, inside account of a lawsuit. 

I would like to select a new book to replace A Civil Action . My goal is to provide the students with a compelling legal narrative to supplement their textbook reading. Any ideas? 

Thanks. 

Kevin Michels 
Assistant Professor 
The School of Business 
The College of New Jersey