The Public Administration Theory Primer - Hardcover

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

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138371491 ISBN 13: 9781138371491

Publisher: Routledge, 2018

Synopsis

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 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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138371491
• ISBN 13: 9781138371491
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 321