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Public Administration in a Global Context: Bridging the Gaps of Theory and Practice between Western and Non-Western Nations.
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Welch, Eric; Wong, Wilson – Public Administration Review, 1998
Identifies gaps of theory and practice in public administration between Western and non-Western countries. Develops a framework to bridge those gaps, improve the cumulation of knowledge in public administration, and enhance the relevance of theory for practitioners. Concludes with suggestions for further research and implications for practice.…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Public Administration, Public Administration Education
Comparative and International Public Administration: Building Intellectual Bridges.
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Heady, Ferrel – Public Administration Review, 1998
The American Society for Public Administration's Section on International and Comparative Administration is considering redirection of its activities. Implicit in the mission is the task of integrating the study and practice of comparative and international administration. Closer collaboration between specialists in these two groups must be…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Foreign Countries, Professional Associations, Public Administration
From Institutions to Dogma: Tradition, Eclecticism, and Ideology in the Study of British Public Administration.
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Rhodes, R. A. W. – Public Administration Review, 1996
Examines recent history of British public administration from the 1970s era of eclecticism, organizational theory, and policy analysis through the 1980s New Right Ideology and emphasis on rational choice to the 1990s, when the Economic and Social Research Council is investing significant research funds in administration. (SK)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Ideology, Organizational Theories, Public Administration
Public Administration in America: Why Our Uniqueness Is Exceptional and Important.
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Riggs, Fred W. – Public Administration Review, 1998
Both the United States and other countries would have benefitted from an analysis of public administration from a comparative perspective. Understanding the constraints and dynamics of politics and administration in each nation is necessary for the development of public administration. (JOW)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Federal Government, Foreign Countries, Political Influences
Transformational Challenges in Central and Eastern Europe and Schools of Public Administration.
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Newland, Chester A. – Public Administration Review, 1996
Considers two dimensions of changes in former Soviet Union countries: (1) obstacles to transformations away from strong state domination; and (2) contrasting approaches in public administration education to facilitate democratic development in these countries. (JOW)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Political Influences, Public Administration Education