Administrative Culture and Development

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Administrative Culture of late has gained ground in Public Administration literature as this one area which has influenced the development process. While the scholars may not agree on the theoreticalj plane with regard to the theory and the concept of development, the issues concerning poverty, illiteracy, hunger, unemployment are still in search of an appropriate explanation. The attempt is therefore on towards this search by. Curiously enough inspite of the planned development of more then four decades in India, all these issues remain unresolved which calls for efforts to tackle these in the broader social interest. An attempt has been made to identify the are as in administrative culture which have a bearing on performance affecting the development process. The book highlight, the cultural traits of Indian bureaucracy and examines the prevailing model of development. It offers suggestions for smoother and effective performance so as to attain proper development of the areas and the people. It is a scientific enquiry in our development process and therefore, should be helpful to people who are engaged in development theme academically or though action.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.N. Singh

Dr. S.N. Singh (b. 1941) formerly Professor in the Department of Public Administration, Lucknow University, is the Secretary of the Institute for Applied Research and Development, a non-governmental organization based at Lucknow. From 1980 to 1984 Dr. Singh was with L.B.S. National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie as Reader in Public Administration on deputation. His academic career covers a span of about four decades in which he has to his credit eight books already published. Two under publication on various important themes of social relevance. He has published more than 40 papers in the reputed journals. His experience of teaching, research and training for long years has enabled him to produce works which have been widely acclaimed. As Secretary of the IARD since 1995 he has been engaged in academic as well as social service activities. Under the banner of the Institute several activities have been organized since its inception.

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Title
Administrative Culture and Development
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
8170996597
Length
viii+115p., Tables; Notes; References; Appendix; Bibliography; Index; 22cm.
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