| Understanding Political Corruption in Irish Politics Contributor(s): Collins, Neil (Author) |
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ISBN: 1859182739 ISBN-13: 9781859182734 Publisher: Cork University Press OUR PRICE: $10.93 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2001 Annotation: Irish political life has experienced great turmoil in recent years because of the scale and intricacy of political corruption being uncovered by parliamentary and quasi-judicial inquiries. There is genuine popular amazement and growing cynicism towards the seemingly never-ending wave of scandal and attendant tribunals. To understand political corruption in Ireland, this pamphlet examines the concept within a political-science analytical framework that allows both historical and international comparison. The book challenges the current explanations of political corruption, particularly those that stress a turning away from a political "golden age" in the 1960s"Understanding Political Corruption in Irish Politics" chronicles political scandals in the 1990s, looks at their causes and explains their consequences. It also suggests reform strategies that will reduce the incentives drawing politicians towards corruption and increase the likelihood and expense of being detected. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Political Science | Comparative Politics - History | Europe - Ireland |
| Dewey: 941.708 |
| LCCN: 2001430092 |
| Series: Undercurrents |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.34" W x 8.32" (0.26 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Ireland - Ethnic Orientation - Irish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Irish political life has experienced great turmoil in recent years because of the scale and intricacy of political corruption being uncovered by parliamentary and quasi-judicial inquiries. There is genuine popular amazement and growing cynicism towards the seemingly never-ending wave of scandal and attendant tribunals. To understand political corruption in Ireland, this pamphlet examines the concept within a political-science analytical framework that allows both historical and international comparison. The book challenges the current explanations of political corruption, particularly those that stress a turning away from a political golden age in the 1960s Understanding Political Corruption in Irish Politics chronicles political scandals in the 1990s, looks at their causes and explains their consequences. It also suggests reform strategies that will reduce the incentives drawing politicians towards corruption and increase the likelihood and expense of being detected. |
Contributor Bio(s): Collins, Neil: - Neil Collins is Head of the Department of Government, University College, Cork. |