Research in Public Administration: Reflections on Theory and PracticeJay D. White, Guy B. Adams SAGE Publications, 1994 M05 4 - 280 pages Published in association with the American Society for Public Administration, the essays in this volume develop a comprehensive view of research in the field of public administration. The editors have gathered together a group of outstanding thinkers and the articles have been produced out of a common concern for improving academic research and professional practice. |
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Research Ideals and Realities | ix |
On the Growth of Knowledge in Public Administration | 42 |
A Science of Public Administration? | 60 |
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