Dwight Waldo: Administrative Theorist for our Times

Dwight Waldo was a influential figure in public administration, contributing to the development of the discipline through his classic works such as The Administrative State and The Enterprise of Public Administration. This anthology provides a representative selection of his most important works, with introductory essays to help readers appreciate and comprehend his contribution. It will be required reading for all those interested in public administration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 10 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Dwight Waldo, a prominent figure in public administration from the early postwar period until his passing at the turn of the century, left an indelible mark on the field. Through his insightful questions, innovative ideas, and novel insights, Waldo arguably contributed more than any other single individual to the development of public administration as a discipline in the mid-20th century. His seminal work, The Administrative State (1948), marked the beginning of his influential career, followed by his last published book, The Enterprise of Public Administration (1980). In this fresh perspective on Dwight Waldo's writing, Richard Stillman presents a representative selection of Waldos most significant works, accompanied by introductory essays to cater to both seasoned public administration scholars and novice students. The selections have been carefully chosen to address contemporary and ongoing concerns of the field in the 21st century, while also offering practicality, readability, and immense importance. This anthology serves as a gateway for new generations of readers to explore the profound influence of this prolific and influential author, while providing administrative scholars and practitioners with renewed access to many of his hard-to-find works. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in public administration as a field of inquiry and practice.

Dwight Waldo, a prominent figure in public administration from the early postwar period until his passing at the turn of the century, left an indelible mark on the field. Through his insightful questions, innovative ideas, and novel insights, Waldo arguably contributed more than any other single individual to the development of public administration as a discipline in the mid-20th century. His seminal work, The Administrative State (1948), marked the beginning of his influential career, followed by his last published book, The Enterprise of Public Administration (1980). In this fresh perspective on Dwight Waldo's writing, Richard Stillman presents a representative selection of Waldos most significant works, accompanied by introductory essays to cater to both seasoned public administration scholars and novice students. The selections have been carefully chosen to address contemporary and ongoing concerns of the field in the 21st century, while also offering practicality, readability, and immense importance. This anthology serves as a gateway for new generations of readers to explore the profound influence of this prolific and influential author, while providing administrative scholars and practitioners with renewed access to many of his hard-to-find works. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in public administration as a field of inquiry and practice.

Weight: 614g
Dimension: 157 x 235 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138390850