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Book SynopsisConsiders Alexander Hamilton both as a founder of the American republic, steeped in the currents of political philosophy and science of his day, and as its chief administrative theorist and craftsman, deeply involved in establishing the early institutions and policies that would bring his interpretation of the written Constitution to life.
Trade ReviewWith impeccable research and analysis, Professor Green cogently and convincingly shows why Alexander Hamilton was not only a brilliant public administration theorist and philosopher of the U.S. Founding period, but remains one for us today as well. Green's outstanding contribution to the Constitutional School of American Public Administration is a must read for all serious students and scholars of contemporary public administration, and especially those seeking a stronger understanding of the U.S. presidency, separation of powers and federalism."" - David Rosenbloom, Distinguished Professor of Public Administration and Editor-in Chief, Routledge Public Administration and Public Policy Series, American University
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Alexander Hamilton's Public Administration is an important and original book which has the potential to contribute significantly to the way in which we think and talk about the relationship between public administration and the Constitution. It combines a deep historical knowledge of Hamilton's ideas and practices with insightful and interesting observations about public policy and administration."" - Michael W. Spicer, author of
The Founders, the Constitution, and Public Administration: A Conflict in World Views and
In Defense of Politics in Public Administration: A Value Pluralist Perspective""Green has given us the definitive synthesis of Hamilton's vision, ideas, and practices for governing the American commercial republic. This book will stimulate further scholarship, and debate, for years to come."" - Brian J. Cook, Professor and Chair of the Center for Public Administration and Policy, Virginia Tech, and editor of
Administration and Society JournalTable of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Hamilton's Constitutional Republic
- Chapter 2. The Energetic Executive in Constitutional Context
- Chapter 3. Administrative Jurisprudence
- Chapter 4. Administrative Responsibility
- Chapter 5. Public Finance and Political Economy: Building Confidence and Public Trust
- Chapter 6. Military and Foreign Affairs for the Republic
- Conclusion: The Hamiltonian Legacy
- List of Abbreviations
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
