Matthew CulliganBook in good condition. Has stain on first page from price sticker on DJ. Shelf wear on DJ. 2 ½ inch tear from top left front corner. Also small quarter inch tears on bottom left front, top right corner, and middle top of back. Picture is of actual book.Patrick Kaplan is president of UBS, the fourth-ranked and least profitable television network. He knows that he has one, at most two, seasons to get UBS out of the ratings cellar. He is astonished to learn from Ellis Coughlin, his vice-president for research, that the television ratings techniques are scientifically unreliable. By casting suspicion on the ratings system, Kaplan may be able to change the rules of television and keep his job.Robert Loucas, vice-president for public relations of Global Communications, the conglomerate that owns UBS, has plans for Patrick Kaplan. Loucas is planning to grab the presidency of a major division of Global in a ruthless and exceedingly clever way. Since Loucas has been Kaplan's sponsor at Global, Kaplan's success in challenging the ratings will enhance Loucas's prestige.But UBS has come across a major news story that threatens Loucas's plans. Harold Gallaher, the veteran and much-respected head of news and public affairs, has discovered a scandalous coverup of a serious nuclear accident, and intends to expose the deception in a a major news story on UBS. For personal reasons, Robert Loucas doesn't want the story exposed, and Patrick Kaplan finds himself caught between securing his corporate career and discharching his responsibility as a broadcaster.The "Seventy Million Dollar Decimal" is a riveting account of the TV network corporate wars written by a man with first hand knowledge of the subject.Visit our eCRATER store forother great Science Fiction/Fantasy Novels and save on shipping!Most books haveshelf wear and cover scuffing. Binding is tight. Pages may be yellowed due to books age. If condition is important, please ask for a more detailed description.INTERNATIONALSHIPPING: We ship worldwide for actual postage plus $1.75 handling. Buyer is encouraged to purchase insurance to guarantee safe delivery. International buyers must contact me for final costs before making payment.We only accept PayPal for International orders.Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
