Party Finance and Political Corruption

R. Williams

ISBN 10: 1349409502 / ISBN 13: 9781349409501

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, GB, 2000

About this Item

This book offers an in-depth examination of party finance and political corruption in a variety of political contexts. Its central focus is on the relationship between different forms of raising party finance and the consequent implications for improper influence over policy making and implementations. It presents both a general discussion of the issues and a set of case studies which illuminate the particular experiences of Britain, the United States, Russia, Italy, Germany and Southeast Asia.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Party Finance and Political Corruption
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, GB
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1349409502
• ISBN 13: 9781349409501
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st ed. 2000.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 14W x 1.32H x 21.59D centimeters 14 centimeters width by 1.32 centimeters height by 21.59 centimeters depth
• Weight: 296 grams

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Synopsis

This book offers an in-depth examination of party finance and political corruption in a variety of political contexts. Its central focus is on the relationship between different forms of raising party finance and the consequent implications for improper influence over policy making and implementations. It presents both a general discussion of the issues and a set of case studies which illuminate the particular experiences of Britain, the United States, Russia, Italy, Germany and Southeast Asia.

About the Author

ROBERT WILLIAMS is Professor of Politics at the University of Durham. His books include Political Corruption in Africa (1987), Explaining American Politics (1990) and Political Scandals in the USA (1998). He has served as a consultant to the UK government on corruption.