The public administration theory primer / H. George Frederickson [and others].
| Author/creator | Frederickson, H. George |
| Other author | Frederickson, H. George. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication | Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 2015. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Front cover -- Contents -- 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. |
| Abstract | "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 approaches--from public institutional theory to theories of governance--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, additional real-world application examples throughout, 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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Frederickson, H. George. Public administration theory primer. Third edition. Boulder, CO : Westview Press, 2015 |
| ISBN | 0813349915 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 9780813349916 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
| Standard identifier# | 40025128876 |
| Stock number | B8B6B6F4-B23E-4026-B3BC-9D4E5BFDB16F OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |