Corruptible

Who Gets Power and How it Changes Us

Brian Klaas

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John Murray
09 November 2021

Psychology; Political corruption

'Pertinent!' Margaret Atwood

'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 one of the biggest questions of all: do we have to be ruled by bad people?' - Peter Pomerantsev

Does power corrupt or are corrupt people drawn to power?

Are tyrants the products of bad systems or are they just bad people?

And why do we give power to awful people?

In Corruptible, professor of global politics Brian Klaas draws on over 500 interviews with some of the world's top leaders - from the noblest to the dirtiest - including presidents, war criminals, cult leaders, terrorists, psychopaths, and dictators to reveal the most surprising workings of power: how children can predict who is going to win an election based just on the faces of politicians; why narcissists make more money; what makes a certain species of bee more corrupt than others; whether a thirst for power is a genetic condition; and why being the second in command is in fact the smartest choice.

From scans of psychopathic brains, to the effects of power on monkey drug use, Klaas weaves cutting-edge research with astonishing encounters (including a ski lesson with the former viceroy of Iraq, tea with a former UK prime minister, and breakfast with Madagascar's yogurt kingpin president). Written by the creator of the award-winning Power Corrupts podcast, Corruptible challenges our basic assumptions about power, from the board room to the war room, and provides a roadmap for getting better leaders at every level.

By: Brian Klaas
Imprint: John Murray
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781529338096
ISBN 10: 1529338093
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 09 November 2021
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Brian Klaas is an Associate Professor in Global Politics at University College London and a columnist for The Washington Post. Klaas is also a frequent television commentator and political consultant. He was previously based at the London School of Economics and the University of Oxford. He is also the host of the Power Corrupts podcast. He is an expert on democracy, authoritarianism, US foreign policy, American politics and the author of three books, The Despot's Apprentice: Donald Trump's Attack on Democracy, The Despot's Accomplice: How the West is Aiding & Abetting the Decline of Democracy, and How to Rig an Election. He has advised governments, US political campaigns, NATO, the European Union, multi-billion dollar investors, international NGOs, and international politicians.

Reviews for Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How it Changes Us

A brilliant exploration ... this book builds Brian Klaas' reputation, offering an essential guide through our world of democratic decay, corruption, and cronyism -- Dan Snow