
Corruption: A Very Short Introduction
door
Leslie Holmes
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Formaat
Paperback
Pagina's
144
Taal
Engels
Gepubliceerd
Jul 1, 2015
Uitgever
Oxford University Press
Editie
Illustrated
ISBN-10
0199689695
ISBN-13
9780199689699
Beschrijving
Corruption looms as a pervasive threat to societies around the world, undermining political systems, eroding trust in institutions, and perpetuating cycles of inequality and injustice. Through insightful analysis, Leslie Holmes delves into the multifaceted nature of corruption, examining its causes, consequences, and the varying attempts to combat it globally. The exploration extends beyond mere definitions, investigating how cultural, economic, and political factors intertwine to create environments conducive to corrupt practices.
Holmes provides a concise overview of corruption's impact on governance and development, highlighting case studies from diverse countries. This examination reveals how corruption manifests differently depending on local contexts, illustrating a common thread of negative repercussions that stifle growth and exacerbate poverty. Readers are invited to contemplate the complexities and challenges inherent in addressing corruption, fostering a deeper understanding of its significance on a global scale.
In navigating this critical issue, the author poses thought-provoking questions about ethics, reform, and the role of citizens in demanding accountability from their leaders. The work serves not only as a primer on corruption but also as a call to action, urging individuals and communities to engage actively in the pursuit of transparency and integrity in governance.
Holmes provides a concise overview of corruption's impact on governance and development, highlighting case studies from diverse countries. This examination reveals how corruption manifests differently depending on local contexts, illustrating a common thread of negative repercussions that stifle growth and exacerbate poverty. Readers are invited to contemplate the complexities and challenges inherent in addressing corruption, fostering a deeper understanding of its significance on a global scale.
In navigating this critical issue, the author poses thought-provoking questions about ethics, reform, and the role of citizens in demanding accountability from their leaders. The work serves not only as a primer on corruption but also as a call to action, urging individuals and communities to engage actively in the pursuit of transparency and integrity in governance.
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