Bücher von Lawrence S. Graham

Why public administration theories of the United States and Western Europe, when transplanted to another cultural setting, did not take root and in fact unexpectedly proved to be most applicable in Brazil during periods of autocratic rule.

Incorporates the American experience as a touch point for students and examines those areas of the world in which the US is most engaged. This book answers such questions as - What are the purposes of government (the ends of politics)? What do governments do (the functions of politics)? Who exercises political power (the processes of politics)?