The Public Administration Theory Primer
ISBN: 9780813345765 | 0813345766
Edition: 2ndFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Perseus Books
Pub. Date: 12/27/2011
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This textbook offers updated, detailed descriptions of the key theories in contemporary public administration, from rational choice to postmodern approaches.
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... MORE
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... MORE
| Preface | p. vii |
| Introduction: The Possibilities of Theory | p. 1 |
| Theories of Political Control of Bureaucracy | p. 15 |
| Theories of Bureaucratic Politics | p. 41 |
| Public Institutional Theory | p. 67 |
| Theories of Public Management | p. 97 |
| Postmodern Theory | p. 131 |
| Decision Theory | p. 165 |
| Rational Choice Theory and Irrational Behavior | p. 193 | ... MORE
| Theories of Governance | p. 219 |
| Conclusion: A Bright Future for Theory? | p. 245 |
| References | p. 267 |
| Index | p. 291 |
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H. George Frederickson is distinguished professor of public administration at the University of Kansas. Kevin B. Smith is professor of political science at the University of Nebraska, Lincoin. Christopher W. Larimer is associate professor of political science at the University of Northers lowa. Michael J. Licari is associate professor of political science at the University of Northern lowa.
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