Public Management and Administration: An Introduction

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Owen E. Hughes (Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University, Australia and Deputy Dean, Australia and New Zealand School of Government, Australia)

Public Management and Administration

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An Introduction

Owen E. Hughes (Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University, Australia and Deputy Dean, Australia and New Zealand School of Government, Australia)

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Bloomsbury Academic
14 May 2026

Politics & government; Public administration; Management & management techniques; Civil service & public sector

This new edition of a classic text provides a wealth of material on the management and governance of the public sector, and explores the great shifts taking place in what is a hotly contested part of society in many regions of the world. Setting out the key theoretical perspectives on public management, this book will equip you with the key concepts and tools that you need to make sense of contemporary public management from different perspectives.

Reflecting the latest issues and trends in public management and administration, this new edition offers:

Examples from a wide range of countries.

Increased analysis of the impact of authoritarianism and populism.

Coverage of key topics, including strategic management, leadership, performance management, managing services and technology.

More inclusion of evidence and evidence-based policy.

Additional tables, figures and case study boxes offering the latest research insights.

Suitable for use on courses around the world, and for those with no prior knowledge of the theory and practice of public management and administration, this fully revised sixth edition is the ideal point of reference for lecturers and students in the field.

By: Owen E. Hughes (Faculty of Business and Economics Monash University Australia and Deputy Dean Australia and New Zealand School of Government Australia)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 6th edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781350373433
ISBN 10: 1350373435
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 14 May 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Owen E. Hughes is Adjunct Professor at the John Curtin School of Public Policy, Curtin University, Australia, and formerly Dean of Students at RMIT University, Australia and Professor of Public Sector Management at Monash University, Australia

Reviews for Public Management and Administration: An Introduction

Hughes’ book has done a very good job providing a contemporary view of public management. The edits made to this edition will serve students at the junior and senior levels well as they work to move forward into jobs or graduate school. * Darrell Lovell, West Texas A&M University, USA * This book is an up-to-date, essential text on issues of public administration and governance which will foster student’s analytical and critical thinking. * Tamara Popic, Queen Mary University of London, UK *