ABSTRACT
This book represents the most comprehensive exploration of corruption in U.S. municipal governments as of publication. Spanning the time period 1990–2020 and including all U.S. municipalities with populations 10,000 and greater, the book uses both quantitative research and case study analysis to answer the question of why some municipalities fall victim to corrupt acts, while others do not. In addition, it tells the stories of a number of communities that suffered through public corruption. Chapter 1 introduces the book and provides a summary of the contents of the book. In addition, Chapter 1 includes definitions of key terms used in the book.
