This is the second of five volumes theorizing the structure of governance above and below the central state. This book is written for those interested in the character, causes, and consequences of governance within the state. The book argues that juristictional design is shaped …
Brian Smith offers an exploration of the implications of the 'good governance' agendas for developing and newly democratised countries.
What can American policymakers learn from the experiences of European democracies in confronting our common policy challenges? We can look to our own history and to the ideas emanating from our own public sphere, but by looking abroad, we can learn how our European allies have d…
A comparative, interdisciplinary examination of the mechanisms behind public administration Global Dimensions of Public Administration and Governance is a comprehensive, comparative text on the structure and function of governments around the world. Written by two of the field's…
"Christoph Knill's book analyses the impact of European policies on national administrations. Under which conditions can we expect domestic change, particularly the convergence of administrative styles and structures? How can we explain national patterns of administrative transf…
"This accessible introduction to the system of public administration employs a clear, country by country analysis and includes new public management approaches. Areas covered include often neglected areas such as the European Union; Japan; Britain; France; Germany; The Republic …
