Corruption is a threat to democracy and economic development in many societies. It arises in the ways people pursue, use and exchange wealth and power, and in the strength or weakness of the state, political and social institutions that sustain and restrain those processes. Differences in these factors, Michael Johnston argues, give rise to four major syndromes of corruption: Influence Markets, Elite Cartels, Oligarchs and Clans, and Official Moguls. Johnston uses statistical measures to identify societies in each group, and case studies to show that the expected syndromes do arise. "This text is a brilliant step forward in the comparative study and response to political corruption. […] The author breaks new ground by combining cross-sectional methodologies with descriptive case studies… Highly recommended." -Choice "A broadened and nuanced view of corruption, showing it as even more complex than we imagine." -Future Survey A sophisticated analysis of four main types of corruption in developed and developing countries, first published in 2005. Michael Johnston is Charles A. Dana Professor of Political Science and Division Director for the Social Sciences, Colgate University, New York. Used Book in Good Condition