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

The Public Administration Theory Primer (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book 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 approaches and consider which are the most promising, influential, and important for the field.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 322
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. April 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780429962912
• Artikelnr.: 54157201

Autorenporträt

H. George Frederickson is Distinguished Professor of Public Administration at the University of Kansas, USA.

Kevin B. Smith is Professor of political science at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA.

Christopher W. Larimer is Associate Professor of political science at the University of Northern Iowa, USA.

Michael J. Licari is Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost at Indiana State University, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Introduction: The Possibilities of Theory
2. Theories of Political Control of Bureaucracy
3. Theories of Bureaucratic Politics
4. Public Institutional Theory
5. Theories of Public Management
6. Postmodern Theory
7. Decision Theory
8. Rational Choice Theory and Irrational Behavior
9. Theories of Governance
10. Conclusion: A Bright Future for Theory?
References
Index