Public Management and Governance

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Tony Bovaird (University of Birmingham, UK) Elke Loeffler (Governance International, UK)

Public Management and Governance

Tony Bovaird (University of Birmingham, UK), Elke Loeffler (Governance International, UK)

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Routledge
29 September 2023

Politics & government; Economics; Public ownership & nationalisation; Civil service & public sector

Public Management and Governance is the leading text in international public management and governance and an ideal introduction to all aspects of this field. It combines rigorous insight from pre-eminent scholars around the world with a clear structure and supportive, thoughtful, and intuitive pedagogy. This revised and updated fourth edition responds to the significant changes in the external environment, as well as the field itself. It includes six new chapters covering aspects of increasing importance:

Public management and governance developments in non-OECD countries Risk and resilience Innovation in public management and governance Digital public management Digital public governance Behavioural approaches to public policy

Throughout the new edition, there is a wealth of new content on emergent topics such as collaborative leadership, diversity and inclusion, complexity theory and evidence-informed policy. Each chapter is supplemented with discussion questions, group and individual exercises, case studies and recommendations on further reading; this edition also includes more international cases. This highly respected text is an essential resource for all students on undergraduate and postgraduate courses in public management, public administration, government, and public policy as well as for policymakers and practitioners seeking an up-to-date guide to the field.

Edited by: Tony Bovaird (University of Birmingham UK), Elke Loeffler (Governance International, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 760g
ISBN: 9781032232591
ISBN 10: 1032232595
Pages: 412
Publication Date: 29 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tony Bovaird is Emeritus Professor of Public Management and Policy at the University of Birmingham and Chief Executive of Governance International. He has published widely in strategic management, public policy evaluation, and public services management. Elke Loeffler is Senior Lecturer and Director of Strategic Partnerships (CPRL) at the Open University and Director of Governance International. She has published widely in public governance, quality management in the public sector and user and community co-production of public services.