Handbook of Organization Theory and Management: The Philosophical Approach

by Thomas D. Lynch, Peter L. Cruise

Organized chronologically, this volume examines some major philosophies and movements that have influenced contemporary public administration. Aimed at advanced students of public administration and policy, it begins with a discussion of the ideas of Plato and the invention of political science.

906 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 20, 1997

Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Long, long, too long, way, way, too long! This is a comprehensive survey of the development of Public Administration theory and philosophy. It is useful but a little uneven, because of the broad subject matter and the various writing styles of the various authors of the various chapters. Did I mention it's long?