Publisher's Synopsis
Corruption is not just a legal problem-it is a moral, economic, social, and political cancer that eats away at the foundation of societies. It distorts governance, deepens poverty, undermines development, and corrodes trust in public institutions. Despite decades of reforms and rising global awareness, corruption continues to thrive in different forms across both developing and developed nations. The silent nature of its operation often conceals its devastating consequences-hence the title of this book.
I have written Corruption: The Silent Saboteur to provide a comprehensive, accessible, and critical analysis of one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Drawing upon national case studies, international data, academic research, and personal reflections, this book aims to explore corruption in all its complexity-its causes, its consequences, and the viable paths to its cure.
The book is divided into three parts. The first section delves into the roots of corruption, examining its historical, cultural, economic, and political underpinnings. The second section investigates the consequences of corruption through global case studies and sectoral analysis, shedding light on how it impacts development, stability, and public life. The final section focuses on solutions-legal, institutional, technological, and educational-offering readers a road map to resistance, reform, and renewal.
As an educator, policy analyst, and global citizen, I believe that combating corruption is not merely the responsibility of governments or institutions-it is a collective moral imperative. Through awareness, transparency, and accountability, individuals and communities can become active participants in shaping a just and ethical world.
This book is written for students, educators, policymakers, activists, and anyone who wishes to understand corruption in its full scope and be part of the solution. I hope it informs, challenges, and inspires.
Let us begin the journey of understanding the silent saboteur-and finding the courage to confront it.
