Corruption

Corruption is one of the biggest global issues, ahead of extreme poverty, unemployment, the rising cost of food and energy, climate change, and terrorism. It is thought to be one of the principal causes of poverty around the globe. Its significance in the contemporary world cannot be undervalued. In this Very Short Introduction Leslie Holmes considers why the international community has only highlighted corruption as a problem in the past two decades, despite its presence throughout the millennia. Holmes explores the phenomenon from several different perspectives, from the cultural differences affecting how corruption is defined, its impact, and its various causes to the possible remedies. Providing evidence of corruption and considering ways to address it around the world, this is an important introduction to a significant and serious global issue. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Product details

• Authors: Leslie Holmes, Leslie (Professor of Political Science Holmes, Holmes Leslie
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.03.2015
• EAN: 9780199689699
• ISBN: 978-0-19-968969-9
• Dimensions: 113 mm x 177 mm x 8 mm
• Series: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; Very Short Introductions; Very Short Introduction
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, LAW / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Corruption & Misconduct, Political corruption, Social and ethical issues, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Corruption in society, Corruption in politics, government and society, Law & society, Law and society, sociology of law