Mastering Public Administration: From Max Weber to Dwight Waldo

The "Influence of 10 Scholars on Contemporary Public Administration" book is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the ideas, concepts, and theories of 10 renowned scholars in the field of public administration.

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the personal life experiences and scientific contributions of Max Weber, Frederick W.

Taylor, Luther H.

Gulick, Mary Parker Follett, Elton Mayo, Chester Barnard, Herbert A.

Simon, Charles E.

Lindblom, Elinor Ostrom, and Dwight Waldo.

The book highlights the diversity of these scholars and their impact on contemporary research in public administration, while also connecting their ideas through a recognition of the growth and organizational independence of the field. The new perspective included in this edition, a review of Elinor Ostrom's work, provides valuable insights into organization and decision making that are applicable across many disciplines and fields.

Additionally, substantive updates to each chapter encourage new questions, insights, and exploration in the field of public administration.

This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of modern public administration and the ongoing evolution of the field.