Dictionary of Corruption

Edited by Robert Barrington, Elizabeth David-Barrett and Rebecca Dobson Phillips

Written by an expert team under the auspices of the Centre for the Study of Corruption at the University of Sussex, the Dictionary of Corruption is a comprehensive resource for students, academics, practitioners and professionals. It establishes a common interpretation of the language and terminology in the field of corruption and anti-corruption studies. From bribery to Watergate, Amakudari to zero tolerance and from anti-corruption agencies to whistleblowing, the dictionary provides explanations of over 250 key terms, events and case studies.

Entries include Guanxi

Wasta

Whistleblowing

Reputation

Abuse of office

Chirac, Jacques

Sarkozy, Nicholas

Bribery