Bureaucracy
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- Synopsis
- This revised edition is a useful introduction that provides a compelling analysis of bureaucracy, one of the most pervasive, and yet poorly understood, features of contemporary society. David Beetham addresses the following questions: What is bureaucracy? Are people right to see it as synonymous with red tape and inefficiency? Can it be controlled by politicians. or can it be made more responsive to citizens? Is it confined to the public sector, or is it common to all modern organizations? The second edition has been updated in light of recent academic and political developments, providing a clear guide through the disciplines of sociology, political science, and economics. Beetham also explores competing social theories, including structural, cultural, and rational approaches, and offers a new synthesis that goes beyond them. This clearly written and lucid introduction is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand the meaning and significance of bureaucracy and its relation to democracy. David Beetham is professor of politics at the University of Leeds. University of Minnesota Press Printed in Great Britain
- Copyright:
- 1996
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 231 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780816629398
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 06/07/07
- Copyrighted By:
- David Beetham
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Business and Finance
- Submitted By:
- Munawar Bijani
- Proofread By:
- krishna
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.