About the Author

Samuel Paul is the founder and first chairman of the Public Affairs Centre in Bangalore. He has served as an adviser to the International Labour Organization, the United Nations, and the World Bank, and is the coauthor of "The State of Our Cities."

Reviews

The euphoria of the anti-corruption movement is waning. Factionalism and cynicism have made inroads, undermining most of what was gained. But the huge and complex issue of corruption remains, confronting us every day. Here is a cogent and thoughtful analysis of this hydra headed monster, and the levels at which it can be fought and slain. Individuals, groups, politicians, bureaucrats, intellectuals, and law makers, all have a role to play. And play it, we must. Mallika Sarabhai, social commentator and activist"

This book, edited by Samuel Paul, provides a most comprehensive and in-depth survey of the rising tide of corruption in India and what needs to be done to tackle it. . . . What distinguishes this book is its practical and multipronged approach for finding solutions to the problem. It deserves to be read by all concerned, particularly our parliamentarians and policy makers. Bimal Jalan, former governor, Reserve Bank of India"

"The euphoria of the anti-corruption movement is waning. Factionalism and cynicism have made inroads, undermining most of what was gained. But the huge and complex issue of corruption remains, confronting us every day. Here is a cogent and thoughtful analysis of this hydra headed monster, and the levels at which it can be fought and slain. Individuals, groups, politicians, bureaucrats, intellectuals, and law makers, all have a role to play. And play it, we must." --Mallika Sarabhai, social commentator and activist

"This book, edited by Samuel Paul, provides a most comprehensive and in-depth survey of the rising tide of corruption in India and what needs to be done to tackle it. . . . What distinguishes this book is its practical and multipronged approach for finding solutions to the problem. It deserves to be read by all concerned, particularly our parliamentarians and policy makers." --Bimal Jalan, former governor, Reserve Bank of India