Introduction to Comparative Public Administration: Administrative Systems and Reforms in Europe

by Sabine Kuhlmann, Hellmut Wollmann

This innovative textbook provides an in-depth analysis and account of the state of public administration and recent administrative reforms in European countries. It introduces key features of public administration in six European countries, by comparing current administrative reforms and highlighting the extent to which the different administrative systems have converged or continue to persist in their respective traditions. This textbook will make the students familiar with the concepts and empirical base of comparative public administration. Key features This textbook should effectively assist undergraduate and post-graduate teaching at universities and institutions of higher education with courses on comparative and European public administration, administrative reform and public policy.
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Theories and Analytical Approaches
3. Models and Traditions of Public Administration in Country Profiles
4. Administrative Reforms from a Comparative Perspective
5. Comparative Summary
6. Future Prospects of Comparative Public Administration
Index

360 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2014

Reviews

[Silje Katrine Hoven · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book has major layout problems. There are so many brackets that the text is almost unreadable, the reference style is all over the place, there are in-text lists and bullet point lists mixed on almost every page (for God's sake just choose one style!) and the authors can't seem to decide if they want to write in english, french or german. Find another book, this one will give you nightmares.