Corruption: A Short History (The Short Histories)

Synopsis

From Ancient Times To Modern, Corruption Has Been Ingrained In Human Society And Is Still A Powerful Issue In The Contemporary World. In Corruption: A Short History, Carlo Brioschi Provides A Thorough And Entertaining Look At How Corruption Was Born And Has Evolved Over Time, Without Ever Being Stamped Out. He Examines Corruption Through Politics And History-from Babylon To Modern-day U.s. Organized Crime And The Great Market Collapses-and Concludes With Reflections On The Moral Perception Of Corruption And Its Dangers For Democracy-- Introduction: If Julius Caesar Is A Thief -- The Gift In Antiquity -- Democracy And Decadence -- Bribes In Ancient Rome -- The Feces Of The Devil -- Corruption In Power -- Philosophy Of Corruption -- A Pragmatic Approach To Corruption -- The American Dream Of Purity -- Restoration And Decadence -- Parts In The Play -- The Great Dictatorships -- Beyond The Age Of Innocence -- Expansion Of The Realm Of Corruption -- Corrupt Finance : The Great Market Collapses -- Conclusion Carlo Alberto Brioschi ; Translation By Antony Shugaar. Translated From The Italian. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.