Picture 1 of 1
Democracy, Bureaucracy and Character: Founding Thought by William D. Richardson
Condition:
Postage:
Located in: Melbourne, Australia
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, 2 Jul and Mon, 15 Jul to 43230
Returns:
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Shop with confidence
Seller information
Registered as a Business Seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:145744674156
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN-13
- 9780700608256
- Book Title
- Democracy, Bureaucracy and Character
- ISBN
- 9780700608256
- Publication Year
- 1997
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Democracy, Bureaucracy and Character: Founding Thought
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Subject
- Government, Politics
- Number of Pages
- 198 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Most American citizens are quick to criticize federal bureaucracy for its size and inefficiency. They assume it has exceeded the intent of our nation's founders; yet men like James Madison and Alexander Hamilton knew that good public administrators were essential to good government. William Richardson here examines the origins, legitimacy, and limitations of public administration from the perspective of the Founders' thought. He shows that these men--especially the authors of The Federalist--advocated an energetic public administration as an essential component of government and even considered the emergence of a natural aristocracy of virtuous civil servants. The Founders would see the fault of today's federal bureaucracy, argues Richardson, not as much in its size as in the character of its members. Richardson relates the Founders' belief that the nation should strive to produce public servants committed to developing character traits, such as wisdom and moderation, that would exemplify the highest ideals of the republic and thus ensure its survival. They anticipated some self-interest on the part of administrators, but believed it would be held in check by public opinion and the political process. To test the success of the Founders' ideal, Richardson examines both the character of administrators and the role of ethics in forming that character. He explores the various plans for educating public leaders throughout American history and looks at how attitudes toward public administration have changed in this century, from Woodrow Wilson's scientific ideal to recent proposals to downsize government. Among other suggestions, Richardson advocates reforming existing institutions by emphasizing character. Democracy, Bureaucracy, and Character is an exercise in legitimizing public administration, offering important insights into the Founders' thoughts that can be applied to today's debate over government bureaucracy. Public administration may be problematic by nature, observes Richardson, but it is crucial to our form of government. Through his analysis we can see that, while bureaucracy and democracy have long had an uneasy relationship, neither can be effective unless we fully assess the place and purpose of character in the American regime.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University Press of Kansas
ISBN-13
9780700608256
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95947465
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Democracy, Bureaucracy and Character: Founding Thought
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government, Politics
Publication Year
1997
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
198 Pages
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Studies in Government and Public Policy
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Item description from the seller
Business seller information
Value Added Tax Number:
- AU 82107909133
- GB 293967539
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:145744674156
Postage and handling
Item location:
Melbourne, Australia
Post to:
Worldwide
Excludes:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Anguilla, Belarus, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Ireland, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Western Samoa, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
| Postage and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free postage | United States | International Standard : tracked-no signature (7 to 15 business days) | Estimated between Tue, 2 Jul and Mon, 15 Jul to 43230 |
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually post within 10 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases. |
Sales Tax for an item #145744674156
Sales Tax for an item #145744674156
Seller collects sales tax for items shipped to the following states:
| State | Sales Tax Rate |
|---|
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within |
|---|
| 30 days |
The buyer is responsible for return postage costs.
Seller feedback (1,430,055)
i***i (128)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
.
3***3 (96)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
I love this book and it was fast delivery thank you.
a***a (1515)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Perfect
More to explore :
- William Shakespeare Fiction & Books,
- William Shakespeare Textbooks,
- William Faulkner Fiction & Books,
- William Shakespeare Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- William Faulkner Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- William Shakespeare 1850-1899 Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- William Shakespeare Antiquarian & Collectible Book Sets,
- Tennessee Williams Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- William Shakespeare Leather Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- William Shakespeare Leather Miniature Antiquarian & Collectible Books