Public Administration Theory Primer

Name: Public Administration Theory Primer
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ISBN: 9780813398044

ISBN-10: 0813398045

ISBN-13: 9780813398044

Edition: 2003 (Revised)

Authors: H. George Frederickson, Kevin B. Smith, Michael J. Licari

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Since the 1970s, public administration has developed more systematic patterns of inquiry about the substance of public organization behaviour, public management and public policy implementation. This work aims to contribute to an increasing reliability in understanding public administration.

Book details

List price: $37.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Westview Press
Publication date: 2/21/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English

H. George Fredericksonis Distinguished Professor of Public Administration at the University of Kansas. Kevin B. Smithis professor of political science at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Christopher W. Larimeris associate professor of political science at the University of Northern Iowa. Michael J. Licariis associate professor of political science at the University of Northern Iowa.



Preface



Introduction: The Possibilities of Theory



Theories of Political Control of Bureaucracy



Theories of Bureaucratic Politics



Public Institutional Theory



Theories of Public Management



Postmodern Theory



Decision Theory



Rational Choice Theory



Theories of Governance



Conclusion: A Bright Future for Theory?


References


Index