- ISBN: 9780849338342 | 0849338344
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 11/1/2005
The second edition of the popular Handbook of Organizational Theory and Management continues with the original premise of presenting a philosophical, chronological view of major issues in public and government organization. It starts with a discussion of the influence of both Plato and Jesus on public administration theory, and credits Machiavelli with creating the modern concept of public administration. It goes on to detail the effects of mercantilism on governance and examines the contributions of Locke and Hume, among others. The authors then examine contemporary issues with a look at the progressive reform era and the bureau movement and conclude with a consideration of 21st century alternatives.