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Introduction to Comparative Public Administration
Administrative Systems and Reforms in Europe, Third Edition
3rd edition
9781035302468 Edward Elgar Publishing
This updated third edition of the Introduction to Comparative Public Administration explores the cultural, organizational, personnel and financial aspects of public administration across a wide range of European countries. The authors provide country profiles, comparative reform assessments and case studies to highlight the similarities and differences among European public administrations, with key learning objectives highlighted for each chapter.
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This updated third edition of the Introduction to Comparative Public Administration explores the cultural, organizational, personnel and financial aspects of public administration across a wide range of European countries. The authors provide country profiles, comparative reform assessments and case studies to highlight the similarities and differences among European public administrations, with key learning objectives highlighted for each chapter.
Key Features of this third edition:
● Examples from both Western and Central Eastern European administrative systems
● In-depth empirical analysis paired with case studies of administrative systems and reform trajectories to enhance students'' comparative interest, knowledge and skills
● Accounts of recent reforms and institutional changes, such as digitalization in public administration, as well as the major trends of public sector modernization in an era of multiple crises
This revised textbook is an indispensable resource for students, researchers and lecturers of political and administrative sciences, public management and the wider social sciences. It is also of great interest to policymakers, NGOs, administrators and public CEOs interested in systems reform in Europe as well as the major trends of public sector modernization in an era of multiple crises.
Key Features of this third edition:
● Examples from both Western and Central Eastern European administrative systems
● In-depth empirical analysis paired with case studies of administrative systems and reform trajectories to enhance students'' comparative interest, knowledge and skills
● Accounts of recent reforms and institutional changes, such as digitalization in public administration, as well as the major trends of public sector modernization in an era of multiple crises
This revised textbook is an indispensable resource for students, researchers and lecturers of political and administrative sciences, public management and the wider social sciences. It is also of great interest to policymakers, NGOs, administrators and public CEOs interested in systems reform in Europe as well as the major trends of public sector modernization in an era of multiple crises.
Critical Acclaim
‘A thorough, well-researched analysis of contemporary comparative European Public Administration. The third edition offers especially insightful perspectives on recent digitalization, administrative reform, and EU developments. A must-read for serious students and scholars in this field.’
– Richard J. Stillman II, University of Colorado, Denver, USA
‘What a delight to see a third, and thoroughly updated, edition of this solid book on comparative public administration. It is amazing that the three authors have been able to capture so many changes and reforms in the past five years in such a concise manner. Appointed and elected public servants as well as academics will benefit from perusing and digesting its pages.’
– Jos C.N. Raadschelders, The Ohio State University, USA
– Richard J. Stillman II, University of Colorado, Denver, USA
‘What a delight to see a third, and thoroughly updated, edition of this solid book on comparative public administration. It is amazing that the three authors have been able to capture so many changes and reforms in the past five years in such a concise manner. Appointed and elected public servants as well as academics will benefit from perusing and digesting its pages.’
– Jos C.N. Raadschelders, The Ohio State University, USA