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The politics of bureaucracy
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- Book Synopsis
- Written by B. Guy Peters, a leading authority in the field, this comprehensive exploration of the political and policy making roles of public bureaucracies is now available in a fully revised seventh edition, offering extensive, well-documented comparative analysis of the effects of politics on bureaucracy.Updates to this edition include: All new coverage of public administration in Latin America and Africa, with special attention paid to the impact of New Public Management and other ideas for reform; An examination of the European Union and its effects on public policy and public administration in member countries, as well as an exploration of the EU as a particular type of bureaucracy; A renewed emphasis on coordination and the role of central agencies; A thorough assessment of 'internationalization' of bureaucracies and concerns with the role of international pressures on domestic governments and organizations in the public sector; Coverage of the wide-ranging impacts of the 2008 economic slowdown on public bureaucracies and public policies, and the varied success of governmental responses to the crisis. Drawing on evidence from a wide variety of political systems, The Politics of Bureaucracy, Seventh Edition, continues to be essential reading for all students of government, policy analysis, politics, and international relations.
- About The Author
- B. Guy Peters is Maurice Falk Professor of American Government at the University of Pittsburgh, USA.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780415743402
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Routledge, (20 April 2018)
- Number of Pages
- 400
- Weight
- 682 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 254 x 253 x 22 mm
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