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The Founders, the Constitution, and Public Administration: A Conflict in World Views (Not In A Series),New
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Viewed alternately as an obstacle to justice, an impediment to efficient government, and a tool by which some groups gain benefits and privileges at the expense of others, public administration threatens to become the whipping boy of American government. In this innovative look at the nation's bureaucracy, Michael W. Spicer revisits the values of the Constitution in order to reconcile the administrative state to its many critics.Drawing on political and social philosophy, Spicer argues that there is a fundamental philosophical conflict over the role of reason in society between writers in public administration and the designers of the American Constitution. This examination of worldviews illuminates the problem that American government faces in trying to ground a legitimate public administration in the Constitution. Defending and developing the Founders' idea that political power, whatever its source, must be checked, he critically examines existing ideas about the role of public administration in American governance and offers an alternative vision of public administration more in line with the Founders' constitutional design. This book will provide fresh insights for anyone interested in the role of public administration in the United States today.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Founders, the Constitution, and Public Administration'? A: The main theme of the book explores the philosophical conflict over the role of public administration in relation to the values enshrined in the Constitution, examining how these perspectives influence American governance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Michael W. Spicer.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on March 1, 1995.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 128 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'New'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: The book covers topics related to public administration, political philosophy, the American Constitution, and critiques of bureaucracy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of public administration? A: Yes, the book provides critical insights that can benefit students and professionals in public administration and related fields.
- Q: Does the book offer any alternative visions for public administration? A: Yes, the author presents an alternative vision of public administration that aligns more closely with the Founders' constitutional design.
- Q: What perspective does the author take on public administration? A: The author argues that public administration is often seen as an obstacle to justice and efficiency, and he seeks to reconcile it with constitutional values.