This new edition of a classic text provides a wealth of material on the management and<BR>governance of the public sector, and explores the great shifts taking place in what is a<BR>hotly contested part of society in many regions of the world. Setting out the key<BR>theoretical perspectives on public management, this book will equip you with the key<BR>concepts and tools that you need to make sense of contemporary public management<BR>from different perspectives.<BR><BR>Reflecting the latest issues and trends in public management and administration, this<BR>new edition offers:<BR> Examples from a wide range of countries.<BR> Increased analysis of the impact of authoritarianism and populism.<BR> Coverage of key topics, including strategic management, leadership, performance<BR>management, managing services and technology.<BR> More inclusion of evidence and evidence-based policy.<BR> Additional tables, figures and case study boxes offering the latest research insights.<BR><BR>Suitable for use on courses around the world, and for those with no prior knowledge of<BR>the theory and practice of public management and administration, this fully revised sixth<BR>edition is the ideal point of reference for lecturers and students in the field.