Nothing but a Circus Misadventures among the Powerful
Nothing but a Circus Misadventures among the Powerful by Daniel Levin is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on February 28, 2018. This 208-page book is presented in English and delves into the complexities of power dynamics within global elites. Levin offers an exploration of human weaknesses and the absurdities that accompany the pursuit of power, drawing on his firsthand experiences with various governments and political institutions.
Readers will find a humorous yet critical examination of the lengths individuals go to maintain the facade of integrity and public service. The narrative includes vivid sketches of influential figures and the intricate maneuvers they employ to justify their actions. Covering a range of locations from Dubai to Beijing, Levin provides insights into the conversations that unfold behind closed doors, highlighting themes of corruption and misconduct in political science and personal memoirs.
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‘Brilliant observations on the anthropology of power. You will laugh aloud and you won’t put it down’ Daniel Kahneman
In this eye-opening exploration of the human weakness for power, Daniel Levin takes us on a hilarious journey through the absurd world of our global elites, drawing unforgettable sketches of some of the puppets who stand guard. and the jugglers and conjurers employed within. Most spectacular of all, however, are the astonishing contortions performed by those closest to the top in order to maintain the illusion of integrity, decency, and public service.
Based on the author’s first-hand experiences of dealing with governments and political institutions around the world, Nothing but a Circus offers a rare glimpse of the conversations that happen behind closed doors, observing the appalling lengths that people go to in order to justify their unscrupulous choices, from Dubai to Luanda, Moscow to Beijing, and at the heart of the UN and the US government.
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