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Corruptible Who Gets Power and how it Changes Us

Paperback • 2022 • English

Corruptible Who Gets Power and how it Changes Us

By Brian Klaas

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About the book

'Illuminating . . . reveals why some people and systems are more likely to be corrupted by power than others' - Adam Grant 'Passionate, insightful, and occasionally jaw-dropping . . . Corruptible sets out the story of the intoxicating lure of power-and how it has shaped the modern world' - Peter Frankopan 'A brilliant exploration' - Dan Snow 'Klaas is the rarest of finds: a political scientist who can also tell great stories. He mixes memorable anecdotes with stern analysis to tackle on...Show more

Political science and theory
Political structure and processes
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9781529338102

Publisher

John Murray

Published year

2022

Language

English

Original title

Corruptible Who Gets Power and how it Changes Us

Format

Paperback

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