The Conundrum of Corruption - Reform for Social Justice (Paperback)

This book argues that it is time to step back and reassess the anti-corruption movement, which despite its many opportunities and great resources has ended up with a track record that is indifferent at best. Drawing on many years of experience and research, the authors critique many of the major strategies and tactics employed by anti-corruption actors, arguing that they have made the mistake of holding on to problematical assumptions, ideas, and strategies, rather than addressing the power imbalances that enable and sustain corruption. The book argues that progress against corruption is still possible but requires a focus on justice and fairness, considerable tolerance for political contention, and a willingness to stick with the reform cause over a very long process of thoroughgoing, sometimes discontinuous political change. Ultimately, the purpose of the book is not to tell people that they are doing things all wrong. Instead, the authors present new ways of thinking about familiar dilemmas of corruption, politics, contention, and reform. These valuable insights from two of the top thinkers in the field will be useful for policymakers, reform groups, grant-awarding bodies, academic researchers, NGO officers, and students.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Corruption and Anti-Corruption Studies
Release date:	December 2020
First published:	2021
Authors:	Michael Johnston • Scott Fritzen
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	180
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-22454-7
Categories:	Books > Law > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Equal opportunities Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Accounting > Public finance accounting
LSN:	0-367-22454-2
Barcode:	9780367224547

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