Classics of Public Administration

Classics of Public Administration, 8th Edition introduces students to foundational principles of public administration through scholarly writings. Jay M. Shafritz and Albert C. Hyde assemble notable texts that examine governance, bureaucracy, and public service ethics.

The readings trace the development of administrative thought from Confucius through contemporary political scientists. The volume addresses core topics across the discipline, including organization theory, public policy, and intergovernmental relations.

Published in 2017 by Cengage Learning, the eighth edition incorporates seventeen new readings to expand its historical and analytical coverage of administrative practice.