Mariana Valverde is Professor Emeritus at the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies at the University of Toronto, Canada.

This book provides an overview and assessment of infrastucture's legal and governance underpinnings.

1. Audit, 2. Bonds, 3. Community consultations, 4. Credit ratings, 5. 'The deal', 6. High-speed rail, 7. Public-private partnerships, 8. Smart cities, 9. "Value for money" assessments, 10. Conclusion