Earlier periods highlighted to identify trends in policy and policy-making. Particular emphasis placed on the crucial role of national perception in international affairs. A description and analysis of democracy, liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, and fascism. An examination of the legal norms and philosophical values that have historically been used to regulate the social and political community. An historical analysis of American social, political, and philosophical concepts from Puritanism to the present.
Attention is given to current problems and issues.
Analyzes the role of manpower in complex public organizations. Emphasis given to those areas important in managing human behavior in public organizations. A comprehensive review of the literature in administrative theory and behavior. Considerable time devoted to federal fiscal policy and its effects on other units of government. Deals specifically with administrative law and the public regulatory process.