Introduction to Public Administration: Second Edition (Second Edition)

Author: Owen E. Hughes
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: The book Introduction to Public Administration introduces and evaluates the principles and theories of the shift from the traditional public administration model to the "New Public Management model." The New Public Management model discussed in the book has been widely applied worldwide. This book is an extremely successful textbook, with its second edition undergoing comprehensive revisions and updates based on the first edition, and adding a new chapter on public administration in developing countries. It is one of the most influential public administration books and textbooks published in the 1990s, adopted by many universities and educational institutions. The book provides a systematic, comprehensive, concise, and thorough analysis of the shift from traditional public administration to the New Public Management model. The content includes: traditional public administration analysis models, the New Public Management model, the role of government, public administration strategic management, internal factor management, external relationship management, etc. This book reflects the latest developments in public administration theory and practice.