The Transformation of Governance: Public Administration for Twenty-First Century America (Interpreting American Politics)
Kettl's new book is a well-written and insightful assessment of the state of public administration, in both theory and practice... Highly recommended.(Choice)Kettl argues that the problems now being thrust upon government are changing much faster than the structures of government action.(Laurence E. Lynn, Jr.Public Administration Review)An excellent discussion regarding recent influences on the field, including the new public management, institutionalism and network theory.(Patrick G. ScottPolitical Studies Review)The Transformation of Governanceis very successful in presenting an interesting, well-informed, well-written discussion of contemporary challenges and recent developments in the field of public administration, including globalization, devolution, and hyperpluralism.(Hal G. Rainey, Alumni Foundation Distinguished Professor, University of Georgia)