Public Management
A Critical Text
Published on 31. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-230-20328-0 (ISBN)
Description
This is a critical, international text examining key concepts and ideas of public management not only in terms of their efficacy, but also in terms of both their private management and societal context. It presents a critical perspective. It features inclusion of contemporary issue, and presents an international approach. The book is also topical and timely. Throughout the text, comparative case studies introduce students to public management ideas from the US, the UK, and Europe.
Reviews / Votes
'...this is a very valuable book. Ian Greener has tackled the difficult task of writing a text on public management which is both accessible and critical and he has succeeded admirably.' - The Journal of Social PolicyMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
22 black & white tables
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
332 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-20328-0 (9780230203280)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Ian Greener
Public Management
Book
11/2012
2nd Edition
Red Globe Press
€77.70
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
IAN GREENER is Reader in the School of Applied Social Sciences, University of Durham, UK.
Content
Introduction PART I: THE CONTEXT OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Public and Private Management The Changing Role of the State Changing Ideas about Public Management PART II: ORGANISATIONAL IDEAS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT UNDER CHALLENGE Paying for Public Services The Use of Markets in the Public Sector The Role of Users in Public Services PART III: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Performance Management Professionals in Public Management PART IV: CONCLUSION Putting it all Together: Managing Contradictions in Public Management