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This is a fascinating article. Since it's a book review, the author isn't really taking any responsibility for the information presented. I find myself wonderin
by ggchappell 17y ago
This is a fascinating article. Since it's a book review, the author isn't really taking any responsibility for the information presented. I find myself wondering how much of this is actually true.
- alex_c 17y agoTo some extent, it's intuitive: if you want someone's cooperation, you want to signal that you're not a threat to them.
- anigbrowl 17y agoSeconded. although it examines criminology, there are interesting isomorphisms with law, management and politics which cynics might regard as simply more mannered versions of the protection racket. Reminds me of this economist article on how the political class draws upon distinctly different pools of professional talent in different cultures: http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13496638 http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cf...