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Big man (political science)

The terms big man, big man syndrome, and bigmanism, within the context of political science, refer to corrupt, autocratic and often totalitarian rule of countries by a single person.

Generally associated with neopatrimonial states, where there is a framework of formal law and administration but the state is informally captured by patronage networks. The distribution of the spoils of office takes precedence over the formal functions of the state, severely limiting the ability of public officials to make policies in the general interest. While neopatrimonialism may be considered the norm where a modern state is constructed in a preindustrial context, however, the African variants often result in bigmanism in the form of a strongly presidentialist political system.

Big man (anthropology)

A Big Man is a highly influential individual in a tribe, especially in Melanesia and Polynesia. Such person may not have formal tribal or other authority (through for instance material possessions, or inheritance of rights), but can maintain recognition through skilled persuasion and wisdom. The big man has a large group of followers, both from his clan and from other clans. He provides his followers with protection and economic assistance, in return receiving support which he uses to increase his status.

Big man

Big man may refer to:

  • Big man (anthropology), the most influential man in a tribe
  • Kadanuumuu, a hominid fossil whose name means "big man" in the Afar language
  • Big man (political science), a single person who wields autocratic rule of a country
  • Frederick Foswell or Big Man, a character in Amazing Spider-Man
  • Center (basketball) and often a Power forward (basketball), typically the physically largest basketball players
Big Man (comics)

Big Man is the name of different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Big Man (Chase & Status song)

"Big Man" is a song by electronic duo Chase & Status featuring vocals from British singer Liam Bailey. The track was released in the United Kingdom as a promotional download on 16 October 2012, both for free and on retailers. The song managed to enter the UK Singles Chart at number 68 and the UK Dance Chart at number thirteen. Although an independent release, the song features as the American bonus track of their 2013 album Brand New Machine.

Big Man (TV series)

Big Man is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Kang Ji-hwan, Choi Daniel, Lee Da-hee and Jung So-min. It aired on KBS2 from April 28 to June 17, 2014 for 16 episodes.

Big Man (The Four Preps song)

"Big Man" is a song released by The Four Preps in 1958. The song reached No. 5 on Billboards Top 100 Sides chart, while reaching No. 3 on Billboards chart of sides "Most Played by Jockeys", and No. 6 on Billboards chart of "Best Selling Pop Singles in Stores". The song also reached No. 2 on the United Kingdom's New Musical Express chart and No. 4 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade.

Usage examples of "big man".

He shoved back his chair quickly and beamed inwardly as he heard the involuntary "oof" that the big man gave as the chairback dug into his stomach.

He ran with surprising fleetness for such a big man, but saw after only a dozen running steps that he wasn't going to catch her.

He trod on the emergency brake, threw open the door, and stepped down, a big man in a lumberjack shirt, Levis, and work boots crusted with mud.

The slave, a big man, shrugged and said with a sneer, "By the time Czinczar is finished with you Linnans, you will be working for me.

The big man stood up and squinted down at him, gave an almost naive start of recognition, and then called two soldiers from the hallway.