| Public Administration in Southeast Asia: Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Macao Contributor(s): Berman, Evan M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1420064762 ISBN-13: 9781420064766 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $256.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2010 Annotation: While public administration practice and education has become considerably professionalized in the last decade, existing knowledge on public administration in Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, and Hong Kong is fragmented at best, and devoid of a useful reference. In-depth and well-rounded, this handbook fills a critical need by bringing together leading scholars in the field. Focusing on recent developments in public administration in these countries which are among the fastest growing economies in the world, it explores their unique practices and innovative approaches in public administration.?? Organized by Country Divided into five sections, each dedicated to a particular country, the text outlines the most relevant topics to modern public administration, including??? ?? History and Context of PA in the Country ?? Performance Management Reforms ?? Public Service Ethics and Corruption ?? Civil Service Systems ?? Government Finance ?? Public Policy Processes and Democracy The handbook also contains introductory and concluding chapters that summarize and analyze its content in interesting and thought provoking ways. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Affairs & Administration - Political Science | Comparative Politics |
| Dewey: 351.59 |
| LCCN: 2010033716 |
| Series: Public Administration and Public Policy |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 7" W x 10.2" (2.91 lbs) 610 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: While public administration practice and education in general has become considerably professionalized in the last decade, existing knowledge on public administration in Southeast Asia is fragmented at best, and often devoid of a useful reference. While journal articles and government reports provide decentralized information, Public Administration in Southeast Asia: Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Macao takes a comprehensive and comparative look at the major components of administration systems. The selection of countries and regions included reflects the diversity of Southeast Asia. Organized by CountryThe handbook fills a critical need by bringing together leading scholars who provide an insider perspective and viewpoint on essential and advanced issues. Divided into five sections, each dedicated to a particular country, the text outlines topics relevant to modern public administration, including:
Focusing on recent developments in public administration in these countries which are among the fastest growing economies in the world, the book explores their practices and innovative approaches in public administration. For many years people have been fascinated by the cultures, peoples, and governments of Southeast Asia, and now they have a book that discusses the apparatus of government in Southeast Asia - their agencies, contexts, processes, and values. |