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Criminology of Corruption

Theoretical Approaches

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  • © 2016

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Authors:
  1. Graham Brooks

    1. University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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  • Presents a novel interdisciplinary analysis of corruption
  • Utilises findings from a wide range of international and recent case studies
  • Provokes discussion about the most relevant and useful theoretical approaches for the study of corruption

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-16

  3. Studying Corruption: An Interdisciplinary Problem

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    Pages 17-41

  4. The Extent of Corruption

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    Pages 43-66

  5. Explaining Corruption: Differential Association

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    Pages 67-86

  6. Explaining Corruption: Experiencing Strain in the ‘Modern’ World

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    Pages 87-106

  7. Explaining Corruption: Drifting In and Out of Corruption and Techniques of Neutralization

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    Pages 107-125

  8. Explaining Corruption: Why Don’t We All Commit Acts of Corruption?

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    Pages 127-147

  9. Explaining Corruption: As Inevitable in a ‘System’ of Conflict?

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    Pages 149-168

  10. Explaining Corruption: The Power to Label Organizations, Institutions and Individuals as Corrupt

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    Pages 169-184

  11. Explaining Corruption: A Rational, Calculated Choice?

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    Pages 185-201

  12. Explaining Corruption: A Routine ‘Business’ Activity?

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    Pages 203-220

  13. Reflections and Conclusion

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    Pages 221-225

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 227-235
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About this book

This book uniquely applies theoretical approaches from criminology and sociology to the problem of corruption. Theoretical thoughts have future consequences on how we treat, punish and deter and corruption policy illustrates that theoretical approaches affect what laws and techniques are implemented. Theoretical approaches, however, are not developed in a social and political vacuum; they are a part of the changing social world and understanding why corruption occurs is a preface to developing strategies to control and prevent it. 


Criminology of Corruption analyses corruption on an international scale and uses numerous case studies to help explain why individuals, organisations and states are corrupt. The book charts the development of the most relevant theoretical approaches and uses them to help explain acts of corruption and prevention. It will be of great interest to scholars researching these issues across criminology, sociology and other disciplines.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

    Graham Brooks

About the author

Graham Brooks is Professor of Criminology at the University of Wolverhampton, UK. He specialises in corruption in sport, healthcare, aid and the financial sector in an international context. He is lead author of The Prevention of Corruption: Investigation, Enforcement and Governance (2013) and Fraud, Corruption and Sport (2013).

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