For the last decade, this collection of essays on topics in comparative and development public
administration has been a basic source of information for academics, practitioners, and students
around the world.
Professor Ali Farazmand of Florida Atlantic University has now planned, organized, and
edited this revised and expanded Second Edition, which updates and enhances the value of the
original publication. Although a large majority of the chapters have been retained, most of them
have been revised taking into account recent developments.