Buku ini secara kritis menyoroti berbagai pernyataan teori politik kontemporer, menafsirkan secara menyeluruh apa yang dicapai dan memberi batasan terhadap "Revolusi Behavioral" serta meninjau secara objektif sejumlah paradigma utama dan kerangka konseptual yang diambil dari disiplin lain. Disamping itu dia juga melacak berbagai segi menonjol dari elaborasi model-model yang diketengahkan para i…
This book introduces readers to the varietes of critical social theory. It also attempts to deepen the theoretical understanding of professional social theorists. The book both surveys original theoretical writings and cites secondary literature. The rapid burgeoning of secondary literatures in critical social theory reflects growing interest in critical theory, within and beyond sociology.
This book is designed to cover materials required for research methods courses in MPA programs certified by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPA). It is also appropriate for traditional social science methods courses if the instructor wishes ti use material focusing on examples and applications from the public policy area.
Highlights of this third edition include: a discussion of current policy analysis and management issues, new approaches to organization theory, theoretical considerations as they relate to practical experience and an exploration of the future of public administration.