Description: The administrative state; a study of the political theory of American public administration First edition, published 1948. In excellent condition. This seminal work in the field of public administration critically examines the development and role of bureaucracy in modern government. Published in 1948, the text challenges the prevailing notions of a value-free, mechanically efficient bureaucracy as posited by earlier scholars like Max Weber. Waldo argues that administrative decisions are inherently value-laden and that public administration must be understood within its political and social context. The book critiques the principles of neutrality and efficiency, suggesting that these ideals often obscure the underlying political nature of bureaucratic decisions. Waldo's analysis extends into the philosophical foundations of public administration, discussing how democratic values and bureaucratic practices intersect and sometimes conflict. The book will be sent priority mail with a signature required upon delivery.
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Signed: No
Author: Dwight Waldo
Personalized: No
Publisher: Ronald Press Company
Topic: Public administration
Subject: Political Science
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1948
