Introduction to Governance, Government and Public Administration

by Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C.N. Raadschelders

Overview

This undergraduate textbook introduces students to the subjects of public administration, government and governance. It provides an accessible and informative overview of the various substantive areas that comprise the study of public administration, drawing on examples and case studies from around the world. The opening chapters outline some of the basics of the political-administrative institutional arrangements for governing. The following chapters introduce students to the fundamentals of public administration. Study questions, supplemental guidance for instructors, and a glossary of terms will be useful for both students and teachers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031326882
Publisher:	Springer Nature Switzerland
Publication date:	07/27/2023
Edition description:	1st ed. 2023
Pages:	299
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Aimee L. Franklin is a Presidential Professor in the Department of Political Science, The University of Oklahoma, USA

Jos C.N. Raadschelders is a Professor at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University, USA

Table of Contents

1. Governance Through Government and Public Administration.- 2. The Sovereignty of Government.- 3. Government Culture and Climate.- 4. Government: Institutions, People, Interactions.- 5. The Services and Size of Government.- 6. Setting the Course of Government.- 7. Administering Government Programs.- 8. Designing Government Organizations.- 9. Managing the Human Assets of Government.- 10. Managing the Financial Assets of Government.- 11. Controlling the Activities of Government.- 12. What is Public Administration? The Nature of the Study.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"This book fills a gap in public administration teaching by introducing undergraduate students to the theories, models and concepts of public administration in a well-pitched and accessible manner. Franklin and Raadschelders have succeeded in addressing both the contemporary empirical phenomena from around the globe, as well as theoretical perspectives making the book an excellent introduction to students in our discipline. The book is highly welcomed contribution to the public administration text-book market."

—Karl Lofgren, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.