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Understanding public administration / Michiel S. de Vries.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Vries, Michiel S. de, 1957- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Public administration.
- Comparative government.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 243 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Palgrave, 2016.
- Summary:
- "This new introductory text by one of the key individuals working in the area explores the essential themes and issues that are crucial to understanding public administration as a distinct field today"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Introduction: Understanding public administration
- Why do governments exist and why study them?
- What does a typical government structure look like?
- What is the role of a bureaucracy?
- Who works in government?
- What motivates government officials?
- When do public decisions result in optimal outcomes?
- How can public policies solve social problems?
- Conclusion: The need for appreciation of the public sector.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781137575456
- 113757545X
- 9781137575449
- 1137575441
- OCLC:
- 921867277
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