Parts of this book are disturbingly familiarfor those who follow the FAA's internal infighting, politicking and intrigue.Mary Schiavo, as the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation,tried to dig into the inner workings of the FAA, intrude on the good-old-boynetwork and root out mutual hand holding between the inspected and the inspectee.Unfortunately, she achieved only a modicum of success and a great deal offrustration. Of all the emotions -- and there are quite a few coming fromthis book -- Ms. Schiavo's frustration is at the head of the list. Whilewe don't agree with many of her conclusions, the book makes interesting readingand provokes lots of thought.
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