Humanities and Public Administration An Introduction
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Edited by Edoardo Ongaro, Professor of Public Management, The Open University, UK, Giovanni Orsina, Professor of Contemporary History and Lorenzo Castellani, Professor of History of Political Institutions and Lecturer, LUISS School of Government, Italy<i>‘This new book is a seminal exploration of the much neglected but fundamentally important humanistic foundation of public administration that persists across temporal, spatial, and cultural contexts. A must-read for students caring about the true nature of public administration.’</i>
- Yijia Jing, Fudan University, China,
<i>‘This comprehensive collection expertly bridges the gap between the humanities and public administration, offering fresh perspectives from philosophy, history, theology, and the arts. It demonstrates how interdisciplinary insights can enhance governance and public service, providing a rich and intellectually stimulating approach to contemporary challenges in public administration.’</i>
- David Arellano-Gault, Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas, Mexico,
The Humanities and Public Administration presents a comprehensive analysis of how fields such as historiography, philosophy, religious studies, and the fine arts can shed light on under-explored aspects of administrative phenomena. Reflecting critically and systematically on the applications of these subject areas, chapters present exciting new approaches to understanding international public administration and public policy. Authors also emphasise the wider benefits of connecting the humanities as a whole to the study of social sciences.
This pioneering book is a vital read for academics and students in public administration and management, public governance, and public policy. It provides an illuminating insight into the interdisciplinary nature of both public administration and the humanities for all those interested in these fields.