Newly Edited Public Administration (Revised Edition)

Author: Lin Liefa
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Without a doubt, there are numerous works on public administration published in China, and their theoretical frameworks have become increasingly mature. In this context, writing a new book on public administration requires not only courage but also considerable confidence. When I finished reading this new book, I clearly felt that the author has made significant efforts to break through conventional boundaries and achieve originality: First, the book inherits the traditional Chinese public administration system, reflecting both the interdisciplinary nature of public administration as a blend of political science and management studies, and its inclusive characteristics. Second, the book effectively balances the different requirements of being both a textbook and an academic work, presenting clear and well-supported viewpoints. Finally, the book's empirical exploration of administrative policy, management capabilities, and techniques demonstrates that public administration is evolving from a single discipline into a multidisciplinary field. This is not only a product of breakthroughs in China's administrative reform practices but also a result of innovations in the research methods of this discipline.