Political Corruption And Organizational Crime

Author : Elizangela Valarini,Markus Pohlmann,Subrata Mitra
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783658343743

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Political Corruption and Organizational Crime by Elizangela Valarini,Markus Pohlmann,Subrata Mitra Pdf

Level of compliance - one of the most important prerequisites of good governance - varies widely across countries of the Global North and the less developed, Global South. Acts of non-compliance, such as electoral irregularities, dubious deals between private and public sectors, questionable role of the justice systems and financial scandals, though they vary greatly across countries, are an omnipresent reality of contemporary life. This volume has brought together a number of case studies of such deviant behavior in political, juridical and corporate fields, from several countries of Asia, Europe and South America, within a common framework. Instead of a moral approach based exclusively on the legality and illegality of the act, the authors of these essays dissect non-compliance analytically, taking culture and context into account. They argue that, while criminal and corrupt dealings deserve to be exposed by all means from an ethical point of view, seen from an interdisciplinary angle, one needs to probe deeper into the dynamic that leads to such non-compliance with the law in the first place.

Author : Philip Gounev,Vincenzo Ruggiero
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136306891

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Corruption and Organized Crime in Europe by Philip Gounev,Vincenzo Ruggiero Pdf

In Corruption and Organised Crime in Europe, Gounev and Ruggiero present a discussion of the relation between organized criminals and corruption in the EU’s 27 Member States. The book draws on research and scholarly work the editors carried out, respectively, within the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) in Bulgaria, and within academic institutions, as well as on behalf of the European Commission and the United Nations. Combining empirical data and theoretical debates, the book focuses on three main areas of the relationship between corruption and organised crime: public bodies, the private sector and criminal markets. It presents the findings of a recent research project carried out by the CSD on behalf of the European Commission, providing an analysis of the specific national contexts in which corruption and organized crime thrive. The essays also address institutional responses and policies, focusing particularly on how EU Member States attempt to sever the links between the official economy, the political sphere and organized crime. The second part of the book presents case studies, written by some of the foremost international experts on the subject matter, analysing corrupt exchange and criminal organisations, concentrating on specific European countries – Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, Russia, Spain and the UK. As the first comprehensive study of corruption and organised crime in the countries of the European Union, the book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of criminology, sociology, law and international politics, as well policy makers and law-enforcement agencies.

Author : Herbert E. Alexander,Gerald E. Caiden
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : True Crime
ISBN : UOM:39015011045740

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The Politics and Economics of Organized Crime by Herbert E. Alexander,Gerald E. Caiden Pdf

Author : Robert Harris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781134563814

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Political Corruption by Robert Harris Pdf

This book, combining scholarship with readability, shows that political corruption must itself be analysed politically. Spectacularly corrupt politicians - the exception rather than the rule - are usually symptoms, not causes, and much political corruption is simply normal politics taken to excess. But in a world in which anti-corruption strategies themselves are often thinly disguised examples of political corruption, the ways in which political systems address their own corruption are as varied and fascinating in character as crucial to comprehend. A valuable read for anyone studying social science disciplines such as politics, international relations, sociology, anthropology, criminology and public policy. As well as the global community of anti-corruption activists, professional politicians, police, business people and lawyers.

Author : T. Wing Lo,Dina Siegel,Sharon I Kwok
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429632235

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Organized Crime and Corruption Across Borders by T. Wing Lo,Dina Siegel,Sharon I Kwok Pdf

This book explores China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the criminogenic potential for economic, financial, and socio-cultural cooperation across countries, where some are known for weak law enforcement and high levels of corruption. It examines whether these flows of capital are increasing the amount of organized crime in the newly linked regions and how law enforcement agencies are responding. Bringing together experts across the Global South and Europe, this book considers transnational organized crime and corruption across One Belt One Road (OBOR). It examines crime and corruption in China and its international United Front tactic; analyzes various forms of transnational organized crime such as trafficking of illegal drugs, looted antiquities, and wildlife and counterfeit products; and presents studies on corruption and organized crime in selected OBOR countries including Russia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Poland, and Bangladesh. This book makes a significant contribution to the development of southern criminology and will also be of interest to those engaged with transnational organized crime, political economy, international relations, and Asian and Chinese studies.

Author : John A. Gardiner
Publisher : Russell Sage Foundation
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1970-08-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781610446297

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The Politics of Corruption by John A. Gardiner Pdf

Discusses actual corrupt practices in one small city, showing both the mechanisms of corruption and the fundamental questions they raise, the answers to which will apply in many cities. He describes the background and conditions that made it possible for a local syndicate to take over an Eastern industrial center, "Wincanton." He discusses the many factors which permitted the take-over, stressing the citizens' lack of concern about links between petty gambling and the undermining of their local government.

Author : Roy Godson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351505772

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Menace to Society by Roy Godson Pdf

One of the more dangerous contemporary threats to the quality of life is the collaboration of the political establishment with the criminal underworld - the political-criminal nexus (PCN). This active partnership increasingly undermines the rule of law, human rights, and economic development in many parts of the world. States in transition are especially at risk. Despite the magnitude of the threat, there is little understanding of the security threats by the PCNs and how and why political-criminal relationships are formed and maintained. Menace to Society is the first attempt to develop an analytical framework for making generalizations about this contemporary scourge. Case studies of Colombia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia and Ukraine, and the United States by leading scholars and practitioners included here answer such key questions as: How do PCNs get established? How is a PCN maintained, and destroyed? What do the participants want from each other in a PCN? What can be learned from those who have successfully countered the PCN? The findings indicate that political, economic, and cultural factors play a significant role in the formation and evolution of PCNs. When the institutions of the state are weak, as in Nigeria and Colombia, it is difficult for the state to prevent political-criminal collaboration. A lack of checks and balances, either from civil society or opposition political parties such as described in the cases of Mexico and Russia, is a key factor. Cultural patterns tend to facilitate this kind of collaboration. Markets and economics, too, bear on the PCN issue. The supply and demand for illegal goods and services, not only drugs, in many countries creates a market controlled by criminals who need political help to "run" their business. Menance to Society will be critical reading for security planners, foreign and military policymakers, and political scientists.

Author : Lawrence M. Salinger
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1013 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780761930044

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Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime by Lawrence M. Salinger Pdf

In a thorough reappraisal of the white-collar and corporate crime scene, this Second Edition builds on the first edition to complete the criminal narrative in an outstanding reference resource.

Author : Jonathan D. Rosen,Hanna S. Kassab
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781793627223

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Corruption in the Americas by Jonathan D. Rosen,Hanna S. Kassab Pdf

For some states in Latin America, corruption is not simply an industry, but rather it is part of the political system. This collection studies the nature of corruption and its recent trends through expert contributions from scholars from the region who have diverse scholarly backgrounds, theoretical orientations, and methodologies. Through case studies of countries throughout the Americas, the contributors analyze the links between corruption and organized crime, the main actors involved in corruption, governmental responses to corruption, and the impact that corruption has on governmental institutions and people’s faith in them.

Author : Serguei Cheloukhine,M.R. Haberfeld
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781441909909

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Russian Organized Corruption Networks and their International Trajectories by Serguei Cheloukhine,M.R. Haberfeld Pdf

Countries undergoing major social and legal transitions typically experience a light, but relatively insignificant, increase in crime. However, in the past decade, many transitional countries in Eastern Europe, and Russia in particular, have experienced a surge in criminal activities that came about through the collaboration of diverse players—such as criminals, state officials, businesspersons, and law enforcement—into organized networks aimed to obtain financial and economic gains.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : CSD
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
ISBN : 9789544771584

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Crime Without Punishment by Anonim Pdf

Author : Donatella della Porta,Alberto Vannucci
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317029113

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The Hidden Order of Corruption by Donatella della Porta,Alberto Vannucci Pdf

When corruption is exposed, unknown aspects are revealed which allow us to better understand its structures and informal norms. This book investigates the hidden order of corruption, looking at the invisible codes and mechanisms that govern and stabilize the links between corrupters and corruptees. Concentrating mainly on democratic regimes, this book uses a wide range of documentation, including media and judicial sources from Italy and other countries, to locate the internal equilibria and dynamics of corruption in a broad and comparative perspective. It also analyses the Transparency International Annual Reports and the daily survey of international news to present evidence on specific cases of corruption within an institutional theory framework.

Author : Markus Pohlmann,Gerhard Dannecker,Elizangela Valarini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783658290627

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Bribery, Fraud, Cheating by Markus Pohlmann,Gerhard Dannecker,Elizangela Valarini Pdf

In the fight against organizational malpractice and organized crime, both international guidelines and national regulations have become stricter. Nevertheless, the results seem not to reach the expected change. Corruption scandals involving large companies, political parties, sports organizations, hospitals, etc. have not come to an end. In order to explain the collective illegality within and through organizations of different sectors and embedded in different cultures, this conference proceedings gathers articles about corporate and organized crime by international renowned scientists and experts. The focus is on similarities and differences in current corruption cases and other forms of crime as well as questions about conventional and alternative prevention measures.

Author : Louise Shelley,Erik R. Scott,Anthony Latta
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134206889

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Organized Crime and Corruption in Georgia by Louise Shelley,Erik R. Scott,Anthony Latta Pdf

Georgia is one of the most corrupt and crime-ridden nations of the former Soviet Union. In the Soviet period, Georgians played a major role in organized crime groups and the shadow economy operating throughout the Soviet Union, and in the post-Soviet period, Georgia continues to be important source of international crime and corruption. Important changes have been made since the Rose Revolution in Georgia to address the organized crime and pervasive corruption. This book, based on extensive original research, surveys the most enduring aspects of organized crime and corruption in Georgia and the most important reforms since the Rose Revolution. Endemic crime and corruption had a devastating effect on government and everyday life in Georgia, spurring widespread popular discontent that culminated with the Rose Revolution in 2003. Some of the hopes of the Rose Revolution have been realized, though major challenges lie ahead as Georgia confronts deep-seated crime and corruption issues that will remain central to political, economic, and social life in the years to come.

Author : Anthony Harriott
Publisher : Canoe Press (IL)
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173031747344

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Organized Crime and Politics in Jamaica by Anthony Harriott Pdf

The relationship between politics and crime has stimulated the curiosities of criminologists who understand crime and political scientists who understand the nature of the political system. In this volume, an attempt is made to bridge both lines of inquiry. The nexus between politics and crime is explored by analysing the rise of organized crime in Jamaica. This book represents a dedicated attempt to treat in particular a most troubling and current expression of this nexus between politics and crime, that is, organized crime. It describes the rise of organized crime in Jamaica, its internationalization and efforts to consolidate its hold in the cities and towns of Jamaica. This development is accounted for in terms of its distinct structural roots and facilitators. The analysis is extended by further exploring two critical aspects of the problem: political corruption and party financing. The analysis of these two aspects captures the long, deep and troubling relationship between crime and politics. Discussions of crime in Jamaica are impatient of "solutions." An attempt is therefore made to press the discussion beyond an analysis of the problem, to approaches to solving it. Consequently, the book is structured such that following on from the discussion of each aspect of the problem there is a chapter that explores the broad approaches to problem solving. It is intended for a wide readership.