Understanding Canadian Public Administration: An Introduction to Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition

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Gregory J. Inwood

Understanding Canadian Public Administration

An Introduction to Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition

Gregory J. Inwood

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University of Toronto Press
17 June 2025

Understanding Canadian Public Administration introduces students to both the theory and the practice of public administration in Canada. It surveys the basic elements of the field in a historical context, but with close attention to contemporary issues and developments, to emphasise the real, day-to-day impacts of public administration.

The text provides an overview of the field in the context of democratic government, including a comparison of the roles of the private and public sectors. The real world of government is examined, with a focus on how theoretical ideas are translated into practice. This fifth edition features updates on topical issues and new developments in the field, including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on governmental policy and action, as well as new and updated sections on Aboriginal self-government, human resources, accountability, financial management, and intergovernmental administrative relations.

Understanding Canadian Public Administration invites students to examine the issues of public administration from their own viewpoints and through their own experiences, bringing the field to life and making it immediately relevant to their current context.

By: Gregory J. Inwood
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Edition: 5th New edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 840g
ISBN: 9781487550530
ISBN 10: 1487550537
Pages: 277
Publication Date: 17 June 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gregory J. Inwood is a professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University.