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Introduction to Governance, Government and Public Administration

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Authors:
  1. Aimee L. Franklin

    1. Department of Political Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

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  2. Jos C.N. Raadschelders

    1. John Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

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  • Provides an accessible, student-friendly introduction to governance, government and public administration
  • Designed to be used by students and instructors around the world
  • Includes questions, supplemental guidance for instructors, and a glossary of key terms

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. The Characteristics of Public Administration

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 1-10

  3. Governance Through Government and Public Administration: Is Governance A Nuisance, a Necessity, or a Blessing?

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 11-33

  4. The Sovereignty of Government

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 35-56

  5. Government Culture and Climate

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 57-82

  6. Government: Institutions, People, Interactions

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 83-105

  7. The Services and Size of Government

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 107-126

  8. Setting the Course of Government

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 127-153

  9. Administering Government Programs

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 155-172

  10. Designing Government Organizations

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 173-193

  11. Managing the Human Assets of Government

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 195-218

  12. Managing the Financial Assets of Government

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 219-242

  13. Controlling the Activities of Government

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 243-263

  14. What Is Public Administration? The Nature of the Study

    • Aimee L. Franklin, Jos C. N. Raadschelders
    Pages 265-277

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 279-299
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About this book

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. 

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“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)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Political Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

    Aimee L. Franklin

  • John Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

    Jos C.N. Raadschelders

About the authors

​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

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