Corruption: A Short History (The Short Histories)

Corruption: A Short History (The Short Histories)

<div><p><i>From ancient times to modern, corruption has been ingrained in human society and is still a powerful issue in the contemporary world.</i></p><br /><p>In <i>Corruption: A Short History</i>, 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.</p></div>