The Politics of Bureaucracy: An Introduction to Comparative Public Administration

Book Details

• Author: B. Guy Peters

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 7

• Binding: Paperback (Illustrated)

• ISBN: 9780415743402

• Pages: 396

• Release Date: 20-04-2018

• Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.0 x 0.9 inches

• Languages: English

• Illustrations: 5 Line Drawings (Black and White)

• Tabs: 36

About the Book

In this fully revised seventh edition, B. Guy Peters offers an in-depth exploration of the political and policymaking roles of public bureaucracies. This updated edition provides extensive and well-documented comparative analysis of how politics influences bureaucratic organizations, and covers several significant topics relevant to modern public administration.

Key Updates in This Edition:

• Public Administration in Latin America & Africa: The new edition includes comprehensive coverage of public administration in these regions, focusing on the effects of New Public Management and other reform ideas.

• European Union (EU): Examines the EU's impact on public policy and administration in its member countries and explores how the EU itself functions as a unique bureaucracy.

• Central Agencies & Coordination: The edition emphasizes the importance of coordination between agencies and the role of central agencies in bureaucratic systems.

• Internationalization of Bureaucracies: Focuses on the increasing internationalization of bureaucratic systems and how international pressures shape domestic governments and public sector organizations.

• Economic Slowdown of 2008: Offers a thorough analysis of how the 2008 economic crisis affected public bureaucracies and policies worldwide, including varied government responses to the crisis.