{"title":"B. Guy Peters","description":"\u003cp\u003eB. Guy Peters offers insightful explorations into the structures and functions of political institutions. His works delve into the complexities of bureaucracy, governance, and public administration, providing clarity on how government operates in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in rigorous analysis of politics and current affairs will find Peters' writing both accessible and thought-provoking. His books illuminate the relationship between policy, administration, and political decision-making with a strong academic foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-politics-of-bureaucracy-by-b-guy-peters-9780415743396","title":"The Politics of Bureaucracy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by B. Guy Peters, a leading authority in the field, this comprehensive exploration of the political and policy-making roles of public bureaucracies is now available in a fully revised seventh edition. It offers extensive, well-documented comparative analysis of the effects of politics on bureaucracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpdates to this edition include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll new coverage of public administration in Latin America and Africa, with special attention paid to the impact of New Public Management and other ideas for reform;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn examination of the European Union and its effects on public policy and public administration in member countries, as well as an exploration of the EU as a particular type of bureaucracy;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA renewed emphasis on coordination and the role of central agencies;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA thorough assessment of 'internationalization' of bureaucracies and concerns with the role of international pressures on domestic governments and organizations in the public sector;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoverage of the wide-ranging impacts of the 2008 economic slowdown on public bureaucracies and public policies, and the varied success of governmental responses to the crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on evidence from a wide variety of political systems, \u003cem\u003eThe Politics of Bureaucracy, Seventh Edition\u003c\/em\u003e continues to be essential reading for all students of government, policy analysis, politics, and international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608127750380,"sku":"9780415743396","price":447.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b91a088fe117841fe8c77fda896cda04.jpg?v=1778185354"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/b-guy-peters.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}