Perspective Chapter: From Ancient Times to Modern World – Corruptus
From ancient times to modern times, corruption has been ingrained in human society and is still a powerful issue in the contemporary world. According to The Oxford Dictionary, corruption is defined as “dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.” However, this wor...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2022
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/84674 |
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| Sumario: | From ancient times to modern times, corruption has been ingrained in human society and is still a powerful issue in the contemporary world. According to The Oxford Dictionary, corruption is defined as “dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.” However, this word comes from a Latin word: corruptus, and it means “man, bribe, and destroy.” As mentioned, the act of corruption is as old as ancient human history and still ingrained in human history. Because the global economy expanded significantly during the twentieth century, it is far from a problem that cannot be solved. It is difficult to estimate the global magnitude and extent of corruption, since these activities are carried out in secret. This paper is a summary of the modern world and searches the impact of the globe. |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-80356-695-5 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.107990 |