Introduction to Public Administration

Author: Qi Mingshan
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Introduction to Public Administration is a textbook written for undergraduate university students and can also serve as a foundational reading or training material for party and government cadres and civil servants. Although the book also uses administrative elements as its organizing framework, it is not simply a list of administrative elements but rather follows an inherent logic: What can the government manage, what should the government manage, who should manage it, how should it be managed, and why should it be managed. The book strives to provide an accurate and comprehensive introduction to the basic knowledge, concepts, and principles of public administration, without claiming to mislead the earnest students. While there are some elaborations and expressions of personal views, they are only written in light of the national conditions. It is like an insect gnawing on rotten wood, occasionally leaving some words behind, which readers can dismiss with a smile, considering it insignificant. The book aims to compile the strengths of research from various domestic and international scholars, drawing from the essence of diverse perspectives. However, due to the author's limited knowledge and understanding, there are often narrow perspectives, making it inevitable to overlook some aspects and invite ridicule from experts. With limited academic knowledge and writing skills, the author can only write in a simple manner, striving to be both profound and accessible, clear and easy to understand.