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- Title
Dwight Waldo. Administrative theorist for our times.
- Authors
Raadschelders, Jos C. N.
- Abstract
This article discusses the work of Dwight Waldo, an administrative theorist, and his impact on the study of public administration. Waldo's book, "The Administrative State," published in 1948, explored the theory of American public administration and emphasized the importance of historical and comparative approaches. He believed in thinking in terms of dichotomies and contrasting ideas to gain a deeper understanding of the subject. The article highlights the influence of Waldo's work and encourages readers to explore his ideas further.
- Subjects
COMPARATIVE method; PUBLIC administration; THEORISTS
- Publication
Public Administration Review, 2023, Vol 83, Issue 6, p1859
- ISSN
0033-3352
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/puar.13739