Politics And Administration A Study In Government

Author : Frank J. Goodnow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 303 pages
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Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351308274

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The conventional model for explaining the uniqueness of American democracy is its division between executive, legislative, and judicial functions. It was the great contribution of Frank J. Goodnow to codify a less obvious, but no less profound element: the distinction between politics and policies, principles and operations. He showed how the United States went beyond a nation based on government by gentlemen and then one based on the spoils system brought about by the Jacksonian revolt against the Eastern Establishment, into a government that separated political officials from civil administrators. Goodnow contends that the civil service reformers persuasively argued that the separation of administration from politics, far from destroying the democratic links with the people, actually served to enhance democracy. While John Rohr, in his outstanding new introduction carefully notes loopholes in the theoretical scaffold of Goodnow's argument, he is also careful to express his appreciation of the pragmatic ground for this new sense of government as needing a partnership of the elected and the appointed. Goodnow was profoundly influenced by European currents, especially the Hegelian. As a result, the work aims at a political philosophy meant to move considerably beyond the purely pragmatic needs of government. For it was the relationships, the need for national unity in a country that was devised to account for and accommodate pluralism and diversity, that attracted Goodnow's legal background and normative impulses alike. That issues of legitimacy and power distribution were never entirely resolved by Goodnow does not alter the fact that this is perhaps the most important work, along with that of James Bryce, to emerge from this formative period to connect processes of governance with systems of democracy.

Author : Frank Johnson Goodnow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Administration
ISBN : OCLC:11447432

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Author : FRANK J. GOODNOW
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033037230

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POLITICS AND ADMINISTRATION by FRANK J. GOODNOW Pdf

Author : Frank J. Goodnow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1330567331

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Excerpt from Politics and Administration: A Study in Government The purpose of this little work is to show, particularly from a consideration of political conditions as they now exist in the United States, that the formal governmental system as set forth in the law is not always the same as the actual system. The attempt is also made to indicate what changes in the formal system of the United States must be made, in order to make the actual system conform, more closely than it does at present, to the political ideas upon which the formal system is based. This attempt has involved an analysis of the operations of government and a consideration of their interrelations, together with a study of the position of the political party and of its leaders, whom we are beginning to call "bosses." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : F. F. Ridley
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781040024003

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The Study of Government by F. F. Ridley Pdf

Originally published in 1975, this book advocates a certain approach to the study of government: the focus should be institutional, the method comparative and the level practical. The book divides into 2 sections on political science and public administration but the themes are common, as is much of the subject matter. Chapters on the institutional and comparative approach are intended to show how political institutions are often designed to reflect political theories, how institutional engineering may take place and how lessons for domestic reform may be learnt from foreign experience. The second section looks at the state of public administration studies in Britain, the nature of the subject, drawing on the work of earlier theorists, the role of the universities and the civic contribution such study can make

Author : Dwight Waldo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351486330

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The Administrative State by Dwight Waldo Pdf

This classic text, originally published in 1948, is a study of the public administration movement from the viewpoint of political theory and the history of ideas. It seeks to review and analyze the theoretical element in administrative writings and to present the development of the public administration movement as a chapter in the history of American political thought.The objectives of The Administrative State are to assist students of administration to view their subject in historical perspective and to appraise the theoretical content of their literature. It is also hoped that this book may assist students of American culture by illuminating an important development of the first half of the twentieth century. It thus should serve political scientists whose interests lie in the field of public administration or in the study of bureaucracy as a political issue; the public administrator interested in the philosophic background of his service; and the historian who seeks an understanding of major governmental developments.This study, now with a new introduction by public policy and administration scholar Hugh Miller, is based upon the various books, articles, pamphlets, reports, and records that make up the literature of public administration, and documents the political response to the modern world that Graham Wallas named the Great Society. It will be of lasting interest to students of political science, government, and American history.

Author : Rabin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1984-01-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0824770684

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First published in 1984. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Frank Johnson Goodnow
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1293532002

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Politics and Administration by Frank Johnson Goodnow Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : Woodrow Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Public administration
ISBN : CORNELL:31924070472059

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Study of Administration by Woodrow Wilson Pdf

Author : Frederick F. Ridley
Publisher : London : Allen & Unwin
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Administrative agencies
ISBN : UCAL:B3958113

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The Study of Government by Frederick F. Ridley Pdf

Author : Frank Johnson 1859-1939 Goodnow
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1372104380

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POLITICS & ADMINISTRATION A ST by Frank Johnson 1859-1939 Goodnow Pdf

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Author : Patrick Overeem
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Public administration
ISBN : OCLC:1119069082

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The Politics-Administration Dichotomy by Patrick Overeem Pdf

The politics-administration dichotomy is much mentioned and often criticized in the Public Administration literature. The Politics-Administration Dichotomy: Toward a Constitutional Perspective, Second Edition offers a book-length treatment of this classical notion. While public administration academics typically reject it as an outdated and even dangerous idea, it re-emerges implicitly in their analyses. This book tells the story of how this has happened and suggests a way to get out of the quandary. It analyzes the dichotomy position in terms of content, purpose, and relevance.What's in the Second Edition Extensive study of the politics-administration dichotomy as a classic idea in Public Administration A much-overlooked constitutionalist line of argument in defense of this widely discredited notion Exploration and further development of the intellectual legacy of Dwight Waldo Coverage of the dichotomy's conceptual origins in 18th and 19th century Continental-European thought An assessment of main criticisms against and alternatives for the dichotomy presented in the literature Contributions to the newly emerging Constitutional School in the study of public administration An argument against the institutional separation of Political Science and Public Administration in academia Completely revised and updated, the book examines the idea that politics and public administration should be separated in our theories and practices of government. A combination of history of ideas and theoretical analysis, it reconstructs the dichotomy's conceptual origins and classical understandings and gives an assessment of the main criticisms raised against it and the chief alternatives suggested for it. Arguing that one-sided interpretations have led to the dichotomy's widespread but wrongful dismissal, the study shows how it can be recovered as a meaningful idea when understood as a constitutional principle. This study helps readers make sense of highly confused debates and challenge the issues with an original and provocative stance.

Author : J. C. N. Raadschelders
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199677405

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Public Administration by J. C. N. Raadschelders Pdf

The book examines the history and development of public administration, the study of the internal structure and functioning of government and its interaction with society and its citizens. It surveys different approaches to the field and the methodological and epistemological issues surrounding an interdisciplinary, applied social science.

Author : Aimee L. Franklin,Jos C.N. Raadschelders
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783031326899

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Introduction to Governance, Government and Public Administration by Aimee L. Franklin,Jos C.N. Raadschelders Pdf

This undergraduate textbook introduces students to the subjects of public administration, government and governance. It provides an accessible and informative overview of the various substantive areas that comprise the study of public administration, drawing on examples and case studies from around the world. The opening chapters outline some of the basics of the political-administrative institutional arrangements for governing. The following chapters introduce students to the fundamentals of public administration. Study questions, supplemental guidance for instructors, and a glossary of terms will be useful for both students and teachers.

Author : Kevin B. Smith,Michael J. Licari
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Public administration
ISBN : 0195330692

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Public Administration by Kevin B. Smith,Michael J. Licari Pdf

Public Administration: Power and Politics in the Fourth Branch of Government presents public administration through the lens of politics and the policy-making power of the bureaucracy. By showing how the bureaucracy influences daily life, Smith and Licari bring the field of public administration alive for students. This text dispels the myth that the study of public administration is boring or irrelevant to students' lives by demonstrating just how deeply it pervades our lives. The authors focus on the bureaucracy--"the fourth branch of government"--as a key ingredient in politics and policy-making. This approach is novel, but it accurately reflects the true nature of public administration in America. This book examines our bureaucracy's considerable political power, where it comes from, how it is used, and how it can be controlled. Major Features: * Unique focus on political and policy-making power. This is the first public administration textbook to focus on the political and policy-making power of the bureaucracy. Without abandoning coverage of more traditional topics, this approach is more compelling to students because it demonstrates just how much influence the bureaucracy wields in our daily lives. * Highlights the tension between democracy and bureaucracy. A central paradox at the heart of the political system is democracy's reliance on the very undemocratic bureaucratic institutions that characterize the administrative branch of government. This text seeks to explain why and lay out the implications of that dependency. * Details the role and legitimacy of public administration in a democracy. There is an uneasy and fascinating relationship between the democratically elected leadership in government and the bureaucracies needed to carry out their decisions. This tension forms a running theme throughout the book. * Solid multidisciplinary foundation. This book draws on literature by the most important academics in the fields of both public administration and political science. * Readability. Smith and Licari write in an engaging, informal style that is rich in lively examples and free of academic jargon. Key terms are included in a glossary.