Bibliograph

Unmasked, corruption in the West, Laurence Cockcroft and Anne-Christine Wegener

Type

Label

Unmasked, corruption in the West, Laurence Cockcroft and Anne-Christine Wegener

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Unmasked

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

970690624965613559

Responsibility statement

Laurence Cockcroft and Anne-Christine Wegener

Sub title

corruption in the West

Summary

How corrupt is the West? Europe and North America's formal self-perception is one of high standards in public life. And yet, corruption is receiving ever greater attention in the European, American and Canadian press, with high-profile cases affecting both the corporate and political worlds. This book identifies the driving forces behind such cases, particularly the role of political finance, lobbying, the banking system and organised crime. It analyses the sectors which are particularly prone to corruption, including sport, defence and pharmaceuticals. In the course of their investigation, the authors consider why anti-corruption legislation has not been more effective and why there is an increasing discrepancy between regulation and commercial and cultural practice. Are Europe and the US genuinely serious about fighting corruption and if so what measures will be taken to roll it back? --, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

1.Corruption and its Perils -- 2.The Rising Price of Power -- 3.The Power of the Lobby -- 4.The Big Business of Corruption -- 5.The Bankers' Story: An End to Trust -- 6.On- and Offshore Secrets -- 7.Justice for Sale? -- 8.Organised Crime: A Perennial Spectre -- 9.Foul Play: Corruption in Sport -- 10.Murky Waters: Environmental Corruption -- 11.A Challenge to the West

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