Kautilya’s Thought on Public Administration

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This book is based on Kautilya’s Arthashastra. The object of this book is to give within a small compass all the important facts relating to the administrative system of Kautilya’s Arthashastra. It is an addition to the existing literature concerning the subject under discussion. Our administrative development does not appear to be rooted in well-conceved administrative thought. The present work concentrates on one of the most contextual aspects of the administrative system. The book consists of eight chapters. Historical antecedents; concept of the chief executive; administrative organization; personnel system i.e. recruitment, training, promotion etc., financial administration and management; judicial administration; dignity in civil service and challenges modern political administration face and how these challenges can be met in the light of Kautilya’s administrative ideas. In selecting this subject the writer has selected a problem of undiminished political importance, that of discovering healthy and efficient principles, and suggested a model of public administration and governmental organization in a developing state which seeks to become a welfare state. This outstanding book will be of great use and interest to scholars and students of public administration, politicians, administrators, policymakers and for aspirants of the U.P.S.C. and different state civil service examinations, as well as for modern political theorists.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Umesh Kumar

Dr. Umesh Kumar (b-1962) an established author of repute is a Reader in the University Department of public Administration, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara Bihar. He taught Political Science at Maharaja College Ara, before joining the University Department. Dr. Kumar is an M.A. in Political Science and Public Administration from Magadh University, Both Gaya. He was awarded the Degree of doctor of Philosophy by Patna University, Patna, Bihar. From his student life, he has shown keen interest in journalism. He is well appreciated, energetic, young and a committed researcher. Dr. Kumar, a profile writer has to his credit about half a dozen books (reference and text) and dozens of research papers. His areas of specialization are Public Administration, Administrative Thought and Development Administration. He is also associated with many social, political and, educational institutions and has gained a high reputation among the younger  generation. He has  successfully guided many Ph.D. Scholars and participated/ presented papers in National/ International Seminars and Conferences. He regularly contributed articles to various journals and magazines of repute. He also worked as ‘Joint Editor’ of Bihar Journal of Public Administration, Patna with

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Title
Kautilya’s Thought on Public Administration
Author
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
9788185135496
Length
xv+163p., Table; Appendix; Bibliography; Index; 23cm.
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