Nothing but a Circus: Misadventures among the Powerful

A humorous exploration of the human weakness for power by Daniel Levin, based on his first-hand experiences of dealing with governments and political institutions around the world, reveals the astonishing contortions performed by those closest to the top to maintain the illusion of integrity, decency, and public service.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2018
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Brilliant observations on the anthropology of power. You will laugh aloud and you won't put it down!

Daniel Kahneman, in his insightful exploration of the human tendency towards power, takes us on a hilarious journey through the absurd world of our global elites. Through vivid sketches, he depicts the puppets who guard and the jugglers and conjurers employed within. However, what truly stands out is the astonishing contortions performed by those closest to the top to maintain the illusion of integrity, decency, and public service.

Levin, drawing on his firsthand experiences of dealing with governments and political institutions across the globe, offers a rare glimpse into the conversations that take place behind closed doors. In Nothing but a Circus, he observes the appalling lengths people go to justify their unscrupulous choices, from Dubai to Luanda, Moscow to Beijing, and at the heart of the United Nations and the US government.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of power and the lengths people will go to maintain it. It is a hilarious and eye-opening exploration that will leave you questioning the world around you.

Weight: 160g
Dimension: 198 x 131 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780141984643