by Robert Pyper (Contributor), A. Massey (Author)
This comprehensive introductory text starts by charting the origins and evolution of the shift from public administration to public management and moves on to assess the main theories and debates about its character, benefits and problems. After consideration of the party political issues and debates and continuities and discontinuities between the approaches of Thatcher, Major and Blair, the core of the book assesses the main dimensions of change in the organization and content of public sector organization and activity.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: 2005
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 07 Apr 2005
ISBN 10: 0333739205
ISBN 13: 9780333739204
Book Overview: 'Incisive, critical and well-written, this major contribution to understanding British public management will be essential reading for students and practitioners alike' - Professor Wayne Parsons, Queen Mary, University of London 'A timely analysis of the trends and tendencies underlying the dramatic changes in UK government of the past 30 years' - Professor Trevor Smith