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Dark Quadrant: Organized Crime, Big Business, and the Corruption of American Democracy from Truman to Trump.

  • Published In: Journal of Global South Studies, 2024, v. 41, n. 1. P. 128 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MORRIS, JEFFERY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article titled "Dark Quadrant: Organized Crime, Big Business, and the Corruption of American Democracy from Truman to Trump" by Jonathan Marshall explores the issue of corruption in American democracy. The author argues that corruption has contributed to public mistrust and cynicism towards democratic institutions. Marshall examines historical connections between government, industry, labor unions, and organized crime that operate out of public view. The article provides examples of corruption and its impact on political actors and government policies. While the argument is supported by well-documented cases, it does not establish generalizability or causality. Overall, the article serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in the relationship between corruption and democracy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Global South Studies. 2024/03, Vol. 41, Issue 1, p128
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-1397
  • DOI:10.1353/gss.2024.a934050
  • Accession Number:178349227
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