Modernization Science and Modernization Policy
In: Global Modernization Review, S. 41-55
In: Global Modernization Review, S. 41-55
In: Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies
"Modernization Theory" published on by Oxford University Press.
In: Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies
"Modernity and Modernization" published on by Oxford University Press.
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: Global Modernization Review, S. 25-31
In: Crucible of Resistance, S. 16-32
In: Global Modernization: Rethinking the Project of Modernity Global modernization: Rethinking the project of modernity, S. 5-27
In: Global Modernization Review, S. 121-127
In: Bureaucracy and Administration; Public Administration and Public Policy, S. 203-218
In: Dialogue Among Civilizations, S. 85-104
In: Paradigms of social change: modernization, development, transformation, evolution, S. 77-89