The dictator's handbook : why bad behavior is almost always good politics

Bueno de Mesquita, Bruce, 1946- author.

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Explains the theory of political survival, particularly in cases of dictators and despotic governments, arguing that political leaders seek to stay in power using any means necessary, most commonly by attending to the interests of certain coalitions.

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Political corruption

Political leadership Philosophy

Power (Social sciences)

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ISBN:

9781541701366

Edition:

New & updated edition, Second trade paperback edition

Description:

xi, 385 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Notes:

Originally published in hardcover in 2011
Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Introduction: rules to rule by
The rules of politics
Coming to power
Staying in power
Steal from the poor, give to the rich
Getting and spending
If corruption empowers, then absolute corruption empowers absolutely
Foreign aid
The people in revolt
War, peace, and world order
What is to be done?

Control Number:

3174814

Other Authors:

Smith, Alastair, 1967- author

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