TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mason, Hayden, 
TI  - Politics and administration
T2  - Alexis Paper Backs
SN  - 9798891611528
U1  - 351 M38 23
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
PB  - Alexis Press, LLC
KW  - Public administration
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction
The Politics of Public Administration
The Evolution of Bureaucracy as Political Actor
New Public Management
Primary Function of the State and Bureaucracy
The Functions of Politics
Political Science and Theory
; CAS; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
N2  - "Politics and Administration" is a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic relationship between political structures and administrative processes within the context of governance. The politics-administration relationship is considered of pivotal importance, as the issue bears important implications for both the disciplinary identity (and autonomy) and the institutional development of public administration. Despite a voluminous literature on the subject, the question remains unanswered. Scholarly inquiry to this date identifies two major positions, one separation and the other its opposite, political. The examination of administrative structures and processes forms a crucial segment of the book, shedding light on the organization and functioning of bureaucratic systems. It dissects the roles and responsibilities of public administration in policy implementation, offering a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in translating political decisions into practical actions. Comparative analyses across diverse political landscapes enrich the reader's comprehension of administrative models. "Politics and Administration" ultimately  engages with the complexities and challenges that arise in the confluence of political and administrative realms. Through a rich tapestry of theories, practical insights, and illustrative examples, the book equips readers with a nuanced understanding of how these intertwined forces shape the functioning and outcomes of governments worldwide.
ER  -