Modern Public Administration

Author: Gu Jianguang
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Public administration, as the primary function of governments and other public organizations serving society, is increasingly becoming a focal point of attention for governments and societies worldwide. This is not only because, with the development of economies and societies in various countries, the needs to address and manage public affairs and social issues faced by humanity are becoming increasingly abundant and diverse. It also lies in the fact that public administration capabilities are regarded as a key component of a nation's comprehensive competitiveness. This book is one of the textbooks in the series on public administration, compiled by Professor Gu Jianguang of the School of Public Administration at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Public administration is an emerging discipline. In the past two or three decades, calls for administrative reform have grown increasingly louder in Western countries, and the rise of public administration has greatly challenged the concepts and fundamental principles of traditional public administration, leading to revolutionary changes in its system. The compilation of this book is relatively close to the current MPA teaching in China, while also filling the gaps in public administration theory in the country.