*provides an important survey of the causes and current state of corruption across a range of nations and regions;

*corruption is a global condition that effects every type of government, at every level, and has bewitched scholars of governance from ancient times to the present day - the market for this book should reflect that;

*brings together chapters on a range of state and regional corruption experiences, framing them in terms of efforts to enhance ethical conduct and achieve integrity in government practices and operations.