Criminology of Corruption Theoretical Approaches
This book uniquely applies theoretical approaches from criminology and sociology to the problem of corruption. Theoretical thoughts have future consequences on how we treat, punish and deter and corruption policy illustrates that theoretical approach
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GR AHAM BROOKS
Criminology of Corruption
Graham Brooks
Criminology of Corruption Theoretical Approaches
Graham Brooks University of Wolverhampton Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
ISBN 978-1-137-51723-4 ISBN 978-1-137-51724-1 DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-51724-1
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Contents
1
Introduction
2
Studying Corruption: An Interdisciplinary Problem
17
3
The Extent of Corruption
43
4
Explaining Corruption: Differential Association
67
5
Explaining Corruption: Experiencing Strain in the ‘Modern’ World
87
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Explaining Corruption: Drifting In and Out of Corruption and Techniques of Neutralization
107
Explaining Corruption: Why Don’t We All Commit Acts of Corruption?
127
Explaining Corruption: As Inevitable in a ‘System’ of Conflict?
149
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Contents
Explaining Corruption: The Power to Label Organizations, Institutions and Individuals as Corrupt
169
10
Explaining Corruption: A Rational, Calculated Choice?
185
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Explaining Corruption: A Routine ‘Business’ Activity?
203
12
Reflections and Conclusion
221
Further Reading
227
Index
231
1 Introduction
Introduction The essence of this book is to apply relevant sociological and criminological theoretical approaches to the problem of corruption. The inspiration behind this book comes from Huisman and Vande Walle (2010) and the aim is to produce a text that I hope is useful to both those with knowledge of sociology and criminology and those with knowledge of corruption but rarely b
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