Corruptible - Who Gets Power and How it Changes Us

A provocative and revelatory journey into what power is, who gets it, and what happens when they have it, based on over 500 interviews with those who - for a while at least - have had the upper hand.

About the author

Brian Klaas grew up in Minnesota, earned his DPhil at Oxford, and is now a professor of global politics at University College London. He is a contributing writer for The Atlantic, host of the award-winning Power Corrupts podcast, and frequent guest on national television. Klaas has conducted field research across the globe and advised major politicians and organizations including NATO and the European Union.

Summary

A provocative and revelatory journey into what power is, who gets it, and what happens when they have it, based on over 500 interviews with those who - for a while at least - have had the upper hand.

Foreword

A provocative and revelatory journey into what power is, who gets it, and what happens when they have it, based on over 500 interviews with those who - for a while at least - have had the upper hand.

Additional text

A compelling enquiry into power, its abuse, and why the wrong people wield it, by a learned and invigorating storyteller

Product details

• Authors: Brian Klaas, Brian Klaas, Dr Brian Klaas
• Publisher: John Murray
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781529338089
• ISBN: 978-1-5293-3808-9
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 236 mm x 32 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, Psychology, Political science & theory, Political science and theory, Business ethics and social responsibility