Legitimacy of Public Administration: A Discourse Analysis

Author: (USA) Max White
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book quickly gained acclaim upon its publication and is considered a classic in the history of American public administration. The author's unique historical perspective provides a demystifying effect on understanding the American democratic political system; its keen academic insight offers new trends in contemporary American public administration research. By combining historical analysis with theoretical discussion, it historicizes and contextualizes the development of American public administration, truly establishing a discourse system for interpreting the legitimacy of public administration. This book is undoubtedly a powerful work in the field of legitimacy research, with high academic value.
Starting from the issue of public administration's legitimacy, the book offers a unique critical analysis of the origins, development, and discourse structures of public administration theories in different periods. It provides a profound reflection on the foundations of public administration legitimacy, conducts a comprehensive examination of the traditional discourse structure of public administration, particularly the ideology of "rational man," and explains the connection between legitimacy and otherness from the perspective of gender theory. Ultimately, it proposes new frameworks for addressing legitimacy issues. Compared to similar works, this book explores a more cutting-edge research field and demonstrates stronger academic rigor.