Corruption and Development
1st Edition
Published on 1. September 1998
Book
Hardback
172 pages
978-0-7146-4902-3 (ISBN)
Description
The problem of corruption is of central significance for the developmental prospects of poor countries. Corruption undermines development by siphoning off resources for infrastructures and public services and by weakening the legitimacy of the state. The volume will appeal to academics and policy-makers concerned with problems of governance and public management in developing countries, as well as specialists working on corruption and designing anti-corruption strategies.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7146-4902-3 (9780714649023)
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Content
This volume of interdisciplinary contributions analyses the problem of corruption and draws on a wide variety of theoretical traditions and approaches, reflecting the fact that corruption cannot be understood through the lens of economic or political analysis alone.
Development in Practice
Bulletin of Science,Technology and Society
"a fresh approach to analyzing the problem of corruption in developing countries...A wealth of empirical material...This book will appeal to academics and policy makers...as well as specialists working on corruption and designing anti-corruption strategies.
Development in Practice
Bulletin of Science,Technology and Society
"a fresh approach to analyzing the problem of corruption in developing countries...A wealth of empirical material...This book will appeal to academics and policy makers...as well as specialists working on corruption and designing anti-corruption strategies.