Public Administration–Theories and Principles

14th Edition 2026

ISBN: 81-7930-982-7

Pages: 640

Binding: Paperback

Price: 695

ISBN: 9788179309827

Author: R. Vidya

About the Book

The discipline of ‘Public Administration’ encompasses the management of government affairs at the national, state, and local levels. As a prominent academic subject of study in Indian universities and a popular optional subject in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (Main) as well as in State Civil Services examinations, this field attracts a wide range of scholars.

This book has been designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate students, civil services aspirants, and candidates preparing for NTA UGC-NET/JRF or SET examinations. It also serves as an engaging resource for general readers who are interested in gaining a basic understanding of the subject.

Some Key Features

• Comprehensive scope, exploring core areas of administrative theory, such as organisational principles, administrative law, comparative public administration, public policy, development administration, personnel management, and financial administration
• Balanced content, delivering a thoroughly researched and well-rounded analysis of public administration theories and techniques
• Accessible style, featuring a systematic structure written in a clear and easy-to-understand language
• Global context, encompassing numerous real-world examples illustrating how academic theories apply to different international administrative systems

Exam-oriented, mirroring the latest syllabus prescribed by universities and various competitive examinations

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