Public Administration Research—Reflections on Theory and Practice

Author: (USA) White, (USA) Adams, translated by Liu Yaping, Gao Jie
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is a collection of several pioneering articles from the American Journal of Public Administration. It comprehensively introduces the major issues and debates in American public administration research. The book is dedicated to deepening the exploration and dialogue on appropriate methods, standards, and epistemology in public administration, making it appealing to both scholars and practitioners. The topics covered include the quality and methodology of doctoral dissertations and academic journal articles, as well as philosophical issues such as knowledge acquisition and theoretical development in the field of public affairs and administration. The book is supported by the American Society for Public Administration. It reflects on the current state of American public administration research, thoroughly examining how research is conducted in the field, with the aim of deepening the discussion on appropriate methods, standards, and epistemology in public administration research. The content covers issues of quality and methodology in doctoral dissertations and academic journal articles, as well as philosophical questions related to knowledge acquisition and theoretical development in public affairs and administration. For all those engaged in public administration research, this book is an invaluable resource. It is particularly useful for master's and doctoral students and their supervisors, as it highlights potential pitfalls and challenges to avoid when writing dissertations. Researchers, scholars, and experts in other fields can also draw inspiration from the discussion on research philosophy and methodological issues raised in the book.