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Civil Society and Corruption

Mobilizing for Reform

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Civil Society and Corruption

Mobilizing for Reform

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Strong civil societies play a major role in controlling corruption in many societies, and reformers agree that citizens, both individual and organized, should be involved in reform. But accomplishing that goal has proven difficult. Some civil societies are weak, divided, and impoverished. In others, undemocratic regimes dominate through intimidation. And in still others, development difficulties, international debt, and misguided aid efforts stop reform before it can begin. Too often, anti-corruption campaigns do not engage social values or attack corruption as people experience it every day.

This volume, based on a yearlong series of events sponsored by Colgate University's Center for Ethics and World Societies, analyzes civil society and corruption from several perspectives and in several parts of the world. One section considers corruption as a fact of everyday life, a second analyzes techniques and incentives involved in mobilizing civil society, and a third provides a unique guide to information resources on corruption and reform.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword by John Brademas
Chapter 2 Preface by Michael Johnston
Chapter 3 Part I: The Social Setting: Corruption, Experience, and Response: Civil Society Mobilized Against Corruption: Russia and Ukraine: Louise Shelley; Contributions, Covenants, and Corruption: Politicians and Society in Japan: Susan Pharr; St
Chapter 4 Part II: Building a Reform Presence: Leadership, Participation, and Incentives: The Big Picture: Building a Sustainable Reform: Movement Against Corruption in Africa: Sahr J. Kpundeh; Language, Culture, and Reform in Hong Kong: Jenny C.Y. C
Chapter 5 Part III: Data and Research Resources: Guide to Locating the Literature on Corruption:
Mary Jane Walsh
Chapter 6 Index
Chapter 7 About the Contributors

Product details

Published Feb 22 2005
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 234
ISBN 9780761831259
Imprint University Press of America
Dimensions 9 x 6 inches
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

Michael Johnston

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