Irish political life has experienced great turmoil in recent years because of the scale and intricacy of political corruption being uncovered by parliamentary and quasi-judicial inquiries. There is genuine popular amazement and growing cynicism towards the seemingly never-ending wave of scandal and attendant tribunals. To understand political corruption in Ireland, this pamphlet examines the concept within a political-science analytical framework that allows both historical and international comparison. The book challenges the current explanations of political corruption, particularly those that stress a turning away from a political golden age in the 1960s
Understanding Political Corruption in Irish Politics chronicles political scandals in the 1990s, looks at their causes and explains their consequences. It also suggests reform strategies that will reduce the incentives drawing politicians towards corruption and increase the likelihood and expense of being detected.
- ISBN10 1859182739
- ISBN13 9781859182734
- Publish Date 1 January 2001
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country IE
- Imprint Cork University Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 80
- Language English