Public Administration Theory Primer

Name: Public Administration Theory Primer
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ISBN: 9780813345765

ISBN-10: 0813345766

ISBN-13: 9780813345765

Edition: 2nd 2012

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

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The Public Administration Theory Primerexplores how the science and art of policy administration is definable, describable, replicable, and cumulative. The authors describe several theories and analytical approaches that contribute to what we know about policy administration and consider which are the most promising, influential, and important—both now and for the future. The extensively updated second edition includes the latest directions and developments in public administration theory. These include the rise of reporting as a means to hold bureaucracy accountable, the continuing evolution of the “hollow state” or “shadow bureaucracy” and the rise of network theory, and new…

Book details

List price: $38.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Westview Press
Publication date: 12/27/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" 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 and Irrational Behavior



Theories of Governance



Conclusion: A Bright Future for Theory?


References


Index