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Book SynopsisTrade Review. . . from the standpoint of history and its use for applied administrative theory building, Werlin demonstrates how autobiography, ideas, and experiences can be mixed, analyzed, then judiciously related to seminal academic issues of our time for theory building as well as problem solving. * Public Administration Review *
In the tradition of Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, Reinhard Bendix, and other sociologist greats, Werlin draws together an impressive swath of theoretical research and practical first hand observations... * Public Administration Review *
An interesting political theory, notably called the political elasticity theory, has been developed by the author to explain some of the mysteries of development. * International Institute Of Administrative Sciences *
An interesting political theory, notably called the political elasticity theory, has been developed by the author to explain some of the mysteries of development. * International Institute Of Administrative Sciences *
. . . from the standpoint of history and its use for applied administrative theory building, Werlin demonstrates how autobiography, ideas, and experiences can be mixed, analyzed, then judiciously related to seminal academic issues of our time for theory building as well as problem solving. * Public Administration Review *
In the tradition of Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, Reinhard Bendix, and other sociologist "greats," Werlin draws together an impressive swath of theoretical research and practical first hand observations... * Public Administration Review *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Understanding Development: Using Political Elasticity Theory Chapter 3 Political Software: Understanding What Works Chapter 4 Breaking Administrative Bottlenecks: With Truisms Chapter 5 Linking Decentralization to Centralization Chapter 6 The New Development Administration (NDA): A Disappointing Literature Chapter 7 Partisanship Versus Statesmanship: Understanding Corruption Chapter 8 Democracy and Development: The Case for a Linkage Chapter 9 Politics Versus Culture: Which is Stronger? Chapter 10 Ghana and South Korea: Explaining Development Disparities Chapter 11 Conclusion: Treating Political Illness Chapter 12 References and Citation Index Chapter 13 Subject Index
