The Public Administration Theory Primer, Third Edition

Authors

H. George Frederickson, University of Kansas
Kevin B. Smith, University of Nebraska–LincolnFollow
Christopher W. Larimer, University of Northern IowaFollow
Michael J. Licari, Indiana State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book

Journal/Book/Conference Title

The Public Administration Theory Primer, Third Edition

First Page

1

Last Page

310

Abstract

The Public Administration Theory Primer explores how the science and art of public administration is definable, describable, replicable, and cumulative. The authors survey a broad range of theories and analytical approaches-from public institutional theory to theories of governance-and consider which are the most promising, influential, and important for the field. This book paints a full picture of how these theories contribute to, and explain, what we know about public administration today. The third edition is fully revised and updated to reflect the latest developments and research in the field including more coverage of governments and governance, feminist theory, emotional labor theory, and grounded research methodology. Expanded chapter conclusions and a brand-new online supplement with sample comprehensive exam questions and summary tables make this an even more valuable resource for all public administration students.

Department

Department of Political Science

Original Publication Date

1-1-2018

DOI of published version

10.4324/9780429494369

Repository

UNI ScholarWorks, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa

Language

en

Recommended Citation

Frederickson, H. George; Smith, Kevin B.; Larimer, Christopher W.; and Licari, Michael J., "The Public Administration Theory Primer, Third Edition" (2018). Faculty Publications. 793.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/793