Systems of Survival
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Systems of Survival
Jane Jacobs
4 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2016–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
She comes up with an elegant social theory behind the nature of corruption.
We know on a certain level why people can be seduced by corruption, but she introduces a higher level concept that describes why entire civilizations can be corrupt.
Formulates a theory about corruption and the nature of it.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What good books have you read lately? 2016 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Which book can attract anyone towards your field of study? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the best unknown books you have read? 2020 · 1 recommendation