Overview
Provides a theoretical framework for understanding the linkages between weak states and corruption
Conceptualizes the utility of corruption in organized criminal networks
Seeks to understand the impact that fragile states and extractive institutions have on underdevelopment, noting the impact of corruption in the success of organized crime
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This book examines the relationship between state fragility and corruption. It analyzes a variety of regions throughout the world, including Latin America, Central Asia and the Middle East, Africa, Central America and Mexico, South America, and Russia. States that are plagued by high levels of state fragility and corruption facilitate illicit activities and other criminal enterprises.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Jonathan D. Rosen is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Holy Family University, USA.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Corruption, Institutions, and Fragile States
Authors: Hanna Samir Kassab, Jonathan D. Rosen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04312-4
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG, part of Springer Nature 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-04311-7Published: 24 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-04312-4Published: 11 December 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 202
Number of Illustrations: 23 b/w illustrations, 3 illustrations in colour
Topics: International Security Studies, International Relations Theory, Terrorism and Political Violence, International Political Economy