1st Edition
Political Corruption in Australia A Very Wicked Place?
By Peter John Perry
Copyright 2011
228 Pages
by
Routledge
This title was first published in 2001: Despite considerable expansion, the scholarly literature on political corruption has remained fragmentary, often polarized, consisting either of sweeping systematic statements, or case-specific examples. Perry bridges this gap and proves the need for further such study in this most worthwhile examination of the place of political corruption in Australia. The... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Geographical and historical dimensions; Convict Australia; Colonial Australia; Corruption concealed - a complacent commonwealth; Contemporary; Causes and characteristics; A consequential conclusion; Updates; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Peter John Perry
’Perry has written a most timely and important book, one that sheds the light of wisdom upon an important and massively neglected political phenomenon...an enhanced understanding of corruption as a political phenomenon and with fresh insight into the nature of Australia and its politics.’ Dr. Pete Hay, University of Tasmania, Australia '...Perry's book adds to the few scholarly works on political corruption and his case for further study is strong. The book will appeal to those interested in Australia generally and in its politics, geography, development and history specifically.' Public Administration
