Governance, Administration and Development
Making the State Work
Published on 9. June 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-333-56753-1 (ISBN)
Description
Governance, Administration and Development provides a comprehensive introduction to the public policy process and public administration in developing countries. The authors start by describing the complex, challenging and varied environments of the developing world and go on to analyse the key contemporary issues concerning the reform of the public sector - notably the impact of the 'new public management'. The book is illustrated throughout with up-to-date case study materials and guidance for students seeking to explore specialist topics in detail.
Reviews / Votes
'This book, with its comprehensive coverage, is ideally suited to be adopted as a text for undergraduate level courses.' - R.C. Mascarenhas, Political ScienceMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-56753-1 (9780333567531)
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Previous edition
Book
06/1997
Palgrave Macmillan
€65.00
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Content
Development and Its Administration - Organizational Environments: Comparisons, Contrasts and Significance - The Policy Process: Political Decisions about Technical Matters - Bureaucracy: Obstructing or Facilitating Development? - Administrative Reform: The Continuing Search for Performance Improvement - Planning for Development: The Solution or the Problem? - Decentralization Within the State: Good Theory but Poor Practice? - Public Enterprise Reform: Private Sector Solutions - Beyond the Market, Beyond the State: The Rise of Non-Governmental Organizations - The International Environment: External Influences on Internal Issues - Conclusion: What Future for the Public Sector?