Political Corruption

by Debra A. Miller

Overview

The legal definition of political corruption is an illegal act by a government officeholder who uses the power gained by the position for illegitimate private gain. Examples of political corruption include bribery, ethically questionable behavior, and conflicts of interest. This pertinent volume provides readers with an expansive survey on the topic of political corruption. Chapters discuss abuse of public office for private gain, the relationship between money and political corruption, and what efforts exist to curb political corruption.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781590189825
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/21/2007
Series:	Hot Topics Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: Political Corruption "Exceptional features of the series are the discussion questions for each chapter, the organizations to contact section, and nice bibliographies that include multiple formats."—VOYA, December 2007

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