In the Shadow of Organization

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"A notable philosophical disquisition on individuation and praxis. . . an essential prelude to the necessary reform of modern organizations."—William G. Scott, coauthor of Organizational America

"Denhardt's emphasis upon individuality may in time lead us to explore the covenantal nature of organization."—Vincent Ostrom, author of The Intellectual Crisis in American Public Administration

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"A notable philosophical disquisition on individuation and praxis. . . an essential prelude to the necessary reform of modern organizations."—William G. Scott, coauthor of Organizational America

"Denhardt's emphasis upon individuality may in time lead us to explore the covenantal nature of organization."—Vincent Ostrom, author of The Intellectual Crisis in American Public Administration

"For an organizational society trying to understand its 'organizationness,' this well argued and well written work is an important guide. It is not necessary to agree completely with the analysies or the prescriptions to be enlightened and challenged."—Dwight Waldo, author of The Administrative State

Author Biography: Robert B. Denhardt is professor of public administration and Vice Provost for Budget and Operations at the University of Missouri-Columia and is the author of Theories of Public Organization.

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American Political Science Review
An important contribution. . . . Denhardt's argument is concise and clearly written. This is a fine piece of thought-provoking scholarship.
Annals of the American Academy of Political and So Science
Possesses a refreshing ambiance. . . . A philosophically and psychologically grounded critique of contemporary organizational dominance over individuals.
Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic
This book is a fresh breeze in the literature on management and administration.
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