This book is a much needed introduction to the fascinating field of corruption and anti-corruption policies. It gives a comprehensive overview of how the field has developed and expanded. Dan Hough covers the full breadth of issues: from the difficulties of defining and measuring corruption, to the various theories used by different disciplines to explain this very particular political phenomenon and the rise of the international anti-corruption regime. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book will serve as a stimulating guide to what has become a hot issue within academia, public policy and for the general public.