Sylvia Tidey is assistant professor of anthropology and global studies at the University of Virginia.

"It is impossible not to be impressed by the depth of ethnographic data and cases that make up this book. While the author does touch upon theoretical debates and to relationship between global ideals and local contexts, these do not leave the same lasting impression as the anecdotes and case studies, told with empathy and an eye for understanding, rather than judging, the circumstances and actions of Tidey’s associates in Kupang."

• IntroductionChapter 1. Kupang, the Giving CityChapter 2. Corruption as Caring ResponsibilityChapter 3. Between the Ethical and the Right ThingChapter 4. Poetics and PoiesisChapter 5. Reading the Bidding BooksConclusion

Sylvia Tidey is assistant professor of anthropology and global studies at the University of Virginia.

"It is impossible not to be impressed by the depth of ethnographic data and cases that make up this book. While the author does touch upon theoretical debates and to relationship between global ideals and local contexts, these do not leave the same lasting impression as the anecdotes and case studies, told with empathy and an eye for understanding, rather than judging, the circumstances and actions of Tidey’s associates in Kupang."

• IntroductionChapter 1. Kupang, the Giving CityChapter 2. Corruption as Caring ResponsibilityChapter 3. Between the Ethical and the Right ThingChapter 4. Poetics and PoiesisChapter 5. Reading the Bidding BooksConclusion

Sylvia Tidey is assistant professor of anthropology and global studies at the University of Virginia.

"It is impossible not to be impressed by the depth of ethnographic data and cases that make up this book. While the author does touch upon theoretical debates and to relationship between global ideals and local contexts, these do not leave the same lasting impression as the anecdotes and case studies, told with empathy and an eye for understanding, rather than judging, the circumstances and actions of Tidey’s associates in Kupang."

• IntroductionChapter 1. Kupang, the Giving CityChapter 2. Corruption as Caring ResponsibilityChapter 3. Between the Ethical and the Right ThingChapter 4. Poetics and PoiesisChapter 5. Reading the Bidding BooksConclusion