The Public Administration Theory Primer
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The Public Administration Theory Primer

  1. 322 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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The Public Administration Theory Primer

About this book

The Public Administration Theory Primer explores how the science and art of public administration is definable, describable, replicable, and cumulative. The authors survey a broad range of theories and analytical approachesā€”from public institutional theory to theories of governanceā€”and consider which are the most promising, influential, and important for the field. This book paints a full picture of how these theories contribute to, and explain, what we know about public administration today.

The third edition is fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments and research in the field including more coverage of governments and governance, feminist theory, emotional labor theory, and grounded research methodology. Expanded chapter conclusions and a brand-new online supplement with sample comprehensive exam questions and summary tables make this an even more valuable resource for all public administration students.

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Yes, you can access The Public Administration Theory Primer by H. George Frederickson, Kevin B. Smith, Christopher Larimer, Michael J. Licari in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & Politics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Chapter 1 Introduction: The Possibilities of Theory
  8. Chapter 2 Theories of Political Control of Bureaucracy
  9. Chapter 3 Theories of Bureaucratic Politics
  10. Chapter 4 Public Institutional Theory
  11. Chapter 5 Theories of Public Management
  12. Chapter 6 Postmodern Theory
  13. Chapter 7 Decision Theory
  14. Chapter 8 Rational Choice Theory and Irrational Behavior
  15. Chapter 9 Theories of Governance
  16. Chapter 10 Conclusion: A Bright Future for Theory?
  17. References
  18. Index