{"product_id":"public-administration-theories-instrumental-and-value-rationalities","title":"PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION THEORIES: Instrumental and Value Rationalities","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lisheng Dong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"142\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Palgrave Macmillan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781349960682\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"242\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 310\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"274\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17-04-2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eThis pioneering volume by Lisheng Dong offers an in-depth comparative analysis of eight prominent public administration theories through the lens of \u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"499\"\u003einstrumental\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"527\"\u003evalue rationalities\u003c\/strong\u003e. By organizing these theories into two distinct schools of thought, the author provides a structured framework that helps readers understand the philosophical underpinnings and evolutionary dynamics of public administration over the past century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"817\"\u003einstrumental rationality-oriented\u003c\/strong\u003e theories covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eTraditional Public Administration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"906\"\u003ePrivatization Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eNew Public Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eHolistic Governance (as a bridge between instrumental and value rationalities)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003evalue rationality-oriented\u003c\/strong\u003e theories examined are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eNew Public Administration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eDemocratic Administration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eNew Public Service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003ePublic Value Management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eEach theory is dissected along five key dimensions: core values, assumptions about human nature, methodology, the role of government, and disciplinary positioning. The book also explores how the dominance between the two rationalities has shifted historically, reflecting the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003ependulum movement\u003c\/strong\u003e of administrative paradigms in response to changing societal needs and governance challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eIdeal for scholars, students, and practitioners, this book is a crucial resource for those seeking a comprehensive, rationality-based understanding of public administration theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003ePart I: Rationalities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eInstrumental and Value Rationalities of Public Administration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003ePart II: Instrumental Rationality-Oriented Theories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Traditional Public Administration: Emergence of Instrumental Rationality\u003cbr data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e4. Privatization Theory: Inheritance of Instrumental Rationality\u003cbr data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e5. New Public Management: Upsurge of Instrumental Rationality\u003cbr data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e6. Holistic Governance: Integration of Value and Instrumental Rationalities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003ePart III: Value Rationality-Oriented Theories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. New Public Administration: Awakening of Value Rationality\u003cbr data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003e8. Democratic Administration: Inheritance of Value Rationality\u003cbr data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e9. New Public Service: Upsurge of Value Rationality\u003cbr data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003e10. Public Value Management: Integration of Value and Instrumental Rationalities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003ePart IV: Conclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Comments on and Comparative Analysis of Instrumental and Value Rationality-Oriented Public Administration Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003eLisheng Dong\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Marie Curie Research Professor at the University of Glasgow, UK. He is a globally recognized scholar in public administration and the 2012 co-recipient of the prestigious Pierre de Celles Award by the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration. 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