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Public Administration Theories: Instrumental and Value Rationalities
Current price:
$119.99
Publication Date: July 15th, 2015
Publisher:
Palgrave MacMillan
ISBN:
9781137536433
Pages:
296
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Description
The book examines key public administration theories from the perspective of instrumental and value rationalities. The theories are analyzed on core value, assumption about human nature, methodology, role of government, and disciplinary positioning. The author traces the historical trajectory of each of the two camps of theories.
About the Author
Lisheng Dong is the dean of Department of Government Policy and Public Management at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.