Understanding Canadian Public Administration: An Introduction to Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition

Understanding Canadian Public Administration introduces students to both the theory and the practice of public administration in Canada. It surveys the basic elements of the field in a historical context, but with close attention to contemporary issues and developments, to emphasize the real, day-to-day impacts of public administration.

The text provides an overview of the field in the context of democratic government, including a comparison of the roles of the private and public sectors. T...