Corruption in politics, government and society

Offers the first systematic comparative analysis of the conditions under which populism slides into illiberal rule and the prospects for US democracy.

Multiple studies conducted during the Trump era reveal that Americans are far less resistant to factual information than is commonly surmised.

Offers the first systematic comparative analysis of the conditions under which populism slides into illiberal rule and the prospects for US democracy.

Challenges existing models and introduces an alternative, supply-side, and state-centered theory of coercive distribution.

Provides an original analysis of the routine and spectacular forms of violence deployed by the Asad regime in Syria over the last four decades.

This book argues that corruption levels today depend largely upon the level of education in a country over a century ago.

This book argues that corruption levels today depend largely upon the level of education in a country over a century ago.

An analysis of the UN''s development targets up until 2030, and the case for prioritizing the most powerful investment areas.

An analysis of the UN''s development targets up until 2030, and the case for prioritizing the most powerful investment areas.

Through an examination of violent neighborhoods this book shows how criminals affect local politics in Colombia, Brazil, and Jamaica.

Through an examination of violent neighborhoods this book shows how criminals affect local politics in Colombia, Brazil, and Jamaica.

Analyses how solutions for resolving problems in investment law contribute to addressing problems in other international legal settings, and vice versa.

An overview of the latest developments in intermediated securities, via analysis of the Geneva Securities Convention and future EU legislation.

The Fall of Boris Johnson is the explosive inside account of how a prime minister lost his hold on power.

From the prize-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Say Nothing and Empire of Pain, twelve enthralling stories of skulduggery and intrigue by one of the most decorated journalists of our time.

A study of ideas, their substance, origins and salience, in government decision-making during credibility crises in India and developing democracies.

A timely new perspective on the impact of populism on the relationship between democracy and public administration.

A timely new perspective on the impact of populism on the relationship between democracy and public administration.

Politics: The three vowels and five consonants which control our world.

Principles of Biostatistics, Third Edition is a concepts-based introduction to statistical procedures that prepares public health, medical, and life sciences students to conduct and evaluate research.

Principles of Biostatistics, Third Edition is a concepts-based introduction to statistical procedures that prepares public health, medical, and life sciences students to conduct and evaluate research.

We have taken on the challenge of asking AI (an artificial intelligence machine) uncomfortable questions and seeking answers that are both honest and insightful.

Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada - July 6, 2013.

"e;A fascinating and revealing dive into the murky world of oil contracts that shape power and politics in Iraq.

A New York Times bestsellerLonglisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize One of Barack Obama's Summer Reading List Picks Named a Book of the Year in the New York Times, The New Yorker, Chicago Tribune and Newsweek'Urgent, extraordinary .

After the collapse of the Soviet Union a team of young economic reformers led by Yegor Gaidar worked to create a new economic future for Russia.

The West Asian states of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Iran have over the last few decades represented an arc of crisis.

The most dangerous corner of Africa is its north-eastern Horn where instability reigns and terrorism thrives on the antagonisms of all it governments.

On 24 October 1964, the Republic of Zambia was formed, replacing the territory which had formerly been known as Northern Rhodesia.

Corruption has played a pivotal role in determining the current state of the world - from mass poverty in developing countries, to the destruction of natural resources and to the erosion of trust in political parties.

From the turmoil and tragedy of the French Revolution to the rise and fall of the enigmatic figure of Napoleon Bonaparte, the history of France between 1789 and 1815 is one of the most enduringly fascinating - and widely-studied - periods of history.

The most dangerous corner of Africa is its north-eastern Horn where instability reigns and terrorism thrives on the antagonisms of all it governments.

A DAILY MAIL, FINANCIAL TIMES AND PROSPECT POLITICS BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE BEST BOOK BY A NON-PARLIAMENTARIAN IN THE WESTMINSTER BOOK AWARDS'Quite simply the best and most powerful book I've read this year' David Peace'A magnificent book .

As corruption is a serious problem in many Asian countries their governments have introduced many anti-corruption measures since the 1950s.

In Cooking Data Crystal Biruk offers an ethnographic account of research into the demographics of HIV and AIDS in Malawi to rethink the production of quantitative health data.

Stoked by a series of major scandals, popular fears of corruption in the Civil War North provide a unique window into Northern culture in the Civil War era.

In diesem Buch taucht der Leser in die faszinierende Welt einer der ältesten und geheimnisvollsten Gesellschaften der Menschheitsgeschichte ein.

This analysis of the Bush administration reveals how the president willingly ceded power to a calculating vice president-with disastrous consequences.

From the capture of Sidney Reilly, the 'Ace of Spies', by Lenin's Bolsheviks in 1925, to the deportation from the USA of Anna Chapman, the 'Redhead under the Bed', in 2010, Kremlin and Western spymasters have battled for supremacy for nearly a century.

*The Sunday Times Bestseller*'Inspiring and illuminating' JAMES O'BRIENPicked as a 2023 highlight by the Guardian---------------Our legal system often feels like it only works for the rich and powerful.

What makes a good scandal?

'An astonishing read, plunging you into a toxic world of Insta-wealth, betrayal and ruthless ambition.

In this, er, 'unique' illustrated potted history of the human race, Twitter icon James Felton uses his inimitable brand of banter to unveil the slyest, creepiest and/or nastiest specimens who've ever lived.

'Lyrical and uncompromising - Suhaiymah writes to disrupt' - gal-demIslamophobia is everywhere.

'Lyrical and uncompromising - Suhaiymah writes to disrupt' - gal-demIslamophobia is everywhere.

This is the story of how a small island on the edge of Europe became one of the world's major tax havens.

This is the story of how a small island on the edge of Europe became one of the world's major tax havens.

In recent years hundreds of high-profile 'free speech' incidents have rocked US college campuses.

In recent years hundreds of high-profile 'free speech' incidents have rocked US college campuses.