Introduction to Public Administration (3rd Edition) (3rd Edition)

Author: Hughes
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is one of the most influential public management publications of the 1990s and has been widely adopted by many universities and educational institutions. It provides a detailed introduction and accurate evaluation of the principles and theories of the transition from traditional public management models to new public management models. Additionally, it conducts a macro-level study of new public management as an international phenomenon, reflecting the newest developments in public management theory and practice. It is rich in examples and systematic in its arguments, making it beneficial for everyone engaged in theoretical research and practical work in public administration, public management, and public policy. The selected books in this series are classic works written by the most authoritative experts in the field of public administration and public management abroad, serving as authoritative textbooks used by renowned universities internationally. They comprehensively reflect the current state of theoretical development and practical operations in this field. This series of textbooks emphasizes the close integration of theory and practice, greatly benefiting students in systematically developing their ability to think and solve practical problems. At the same time, the selected textbooks are well-written, concise, and easy to understand, making them convenient to read. Introduction to Public Management presents clear arguments, strong reasoning, a rigorous structure, rich and specific materials, and innovative theoretical aspects, accurately reflecting the newest achievements in the theory and practice of public management in various countries. It can serve as both a foundational and introductory reading for learning and understanding public management science and an important reference for research in public management, holding significant academic research value. Therefore, this book is an invaluable and important academic work in the field of public management.