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It is contended that various aspects of modernization processes encourage political corruption. Three characteristics of modernizing societies that breed corruption are identified: modifications in a society's fundamental values; the emergence of novel forms of wealth & power that have no relationship with traditional social norms; & changes in political decision making. It is asserted that political corruption can be reduced by coinciding social norms with appropriate behavior for public officials. Similarities between the causes of political corruption & violence are then identified. Although the scale of corruption increases as a given official's bureaucratic status increases in most societies, the frequency of corrupt actions varies greatly across societies. Examples of societies in which either low-level or high-ranking officials are more corrupt than their counterparts are presented. It is asserted that political corruption can facilitate both political & economic development in modernizing nations. Corruption seems most prevalent in nations that lack effective political parties or permit individual or group interests to dominate. J. W. Parker
It is contended that various aspects of modernization processes encourage political corruption. Three characteristics of modernizing societies that breed corruption are identified: modifications in a society's fundamental values; the emergence of novel forms of wealth & power that have no relationship with traditional social norms; & changes in political decision making. It is asserted that political corruption can be reduced by coinciding social norms with appropriate behavior for public officials. Similarities between the causes of political corruption & violence are then identified. Although the scale of corruption increases as a given official's bureaucratic status increases in most societies, the frequency of corrupt actions varies greatly across societies. Examples of societies in which either low-level or high-ranking officials are more corrupt than their counterparts are presented. It is asserted that political corruption can facilitate both political & economic development in modernizing nations. Corruption seems most prevalent in nations that lack effective political parties or permit individual or group interests to dominate. J. W. Parker
In: Paradigms of social change: modernization, development, transformation, evolution, p. 77-89
In five decades, Taiwan has shifted from an authoritarian regime to a multi-party democracy, has moved steadily toward modernization, and has become an economically affluent, socially pluralistic society. Its experience provides valuable lessons for developing countries. This book provides a critical assessment of Taiwan's path to modernization, focusing particularly on developments of constitutional democracy and the rule of law, democratic transition and consolidation, internationalization and globalization, and social developments.
In: The University of Sydney East Asian series 13
In: The University of Sydney East Asian series 13