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Political Science Public Affairs & Administration

Thinking Government

Public Administration and Politics in Canada, Fourth Edition

by (author) David Johnson

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Sep 2016
Category
Public Affairs & Administration, Canadian
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442635234
    Publish Date
    Sep 2016
    List Price
    $69.00

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Thinking Government: Public Administration and Politics in Canada, Fourth Edition introduces students to power relations between elected politicians and unelected public servants, while also covering important topics such as the institutions of the federal government, financial and human resources management, and accountability and responsibility. Johnson explores the ways that the ideological framework of this country shapes what Canadians, their political parties, and their governments think about policy actions and the responsibilities of public servants.

 

The fourth edition is revised and updated throughout, and addresses the legacy of the Harper government on public administration in Canada. Comprehensive pedagogical supports for students highlight key issues in public administration to help connect theories to the reality of practice.

About the author

David Johnson, a professor of political science at Cape Breton University, has studied and taught Canadian politics, government, and the constitution for over thirty years. He is the author of Thinking Government: Public Administration and Politics in Canada, 4th ed, a leading university textbook. His columns appear regularly in the Cape Breton Post. He lives in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

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