%0 Book
%T Minimizing corruption in China: is this an impossible dream?
%S Maryland series in contemporary Asian studies 2013,4 = 215
%D 2013
%I Univ. of Maryland School of Law
%C Baltimore, Md.
%@ 1932330453
%G English
%F 779586743
%O Jon S. T. Quah
%O Title from cover
%O Includes bibliographical references (pages 88-99). - Title from cover
%X Introduction -- Definition and forms of corruption -- China's policy context. Geographical constraints -- Formative historical experiences -- Economic development -- Demographic and cultural factors -- Political system -- Perceived extent of corruption in China. Limitations of studying corruption in a communist state -- Historical roots of corruption -- Corruption during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) -- Corruption during the Ch'ing dynasty (1644-1911) -- Corruption during the Republican period (1912-1949) -- Corruption during Mao's era (1949-1976) -- Corruption during the post-Mao era (since 1978) -- Causes of corruption in China. Low salaries -- Red tape -- Low probability of detection and punishment -- Decentralization -- Cultural factors -- Anti-corruption measures in China. Three patterns of corruption control -- Anti-corruption laws -- Reliance on multiple anti-corruption agencies -- Reliance on anti-corruption campaigns -- Evaluation of China's anti-corruption measures. China's performance on five corruption indicators -- Performance and limitations of China's anti-corruption agencies -- Can corruption be minimized in China? Reliance on corruption as a weapon against political opponents -- Suggestions for improving China's anti-corruption measures
%L 83.05
%K Political corruption
%K China
%K History
%K Prevention
%K Corruption
%9 Text