Sociology of Corruption

Patterns of Illegal Association in Hungary

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

In Sociology of Corruption, David Jancsics provides a fresh approach to the study of corruption in Hungary, which once seemed to be the most likely of the ex-communist bloc nations to catch up to the West and is, according to many experts and scholars, a country with a highly corrupt dynamic.Based on data from 2022, Hungary is now the most corrupt member state of the European Union. There is also a consensus among experts that a small clique of corrupt political actors has captured most Hungarian state institutions and a significant portion of the business sector. What fostered corruption in Hungary? What are the most typical forms of corruption in this country? What do Hungarians think about it? What is the role of prime minister Viktor Orbán in this? Sociology of Corruption proposes a novel sociological theory of corruption focusing on social status and relationships, network structures, and power dynamics as important explanatory factors of corrupt behavior. Although his focus is on Hungary, Jancsics's findings are applicable to other nations and cultural contexts.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-04-15
Mått:152 x 229 x 14 mm
Vikt:427 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:174
Förlag:Cornell University Press
ISBN:9781501774324
Utmärkelser:Runner-up for Outstanding Book Award - American Society of Criminology 2024 (United States)

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David Jancsics is Professor at the School of Public Affairs of San Diego State University. He consults with international organizations such as the United Nations, European Commission, U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, and Transparency International.

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In Sociology of Corruption, Dávid Jancsics provides a concise yet thorough analysis of the origins, types, and evolution of corruption in Hungary in the last thirty years. Sociology of Corruption is a valuable contribution to the study of corruption, with insights that travel well beyond the context of post-communist Hungary. Jancsics's ethnographic approach, combined with his critical perspective on anti-corruption policies, offers a fresh and insightful lens through which to view the problem.(Democratization) David Jancsics' Sociology of Corruption is a rare example of a rigorous scholarly investigation that is also a joy to read.(The American Review of Public Administration)

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction1. A Sociological Conceptualization of Corruption2. From Low-level Petty Corruption to State Capture3. Dealing with Strangers: Market Corruption on the Spot4. The Agent Side: Opportunity Structure and Corrupt OrganizationalSubculture5. Just Helping Friends6. Finding and Sharing Contacts: Brokerage in Low-level Corruption7. Do It for the Company8. Oligarchs and Politicians: It's Legal on Paper9. Patron-client Networks and Professional Corruption Brokers10. A Completely Captured System as of 202211. Policies Against Corruption