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Challenging Times, Challenging Administration: The Role of Public Administration in Producing Social Justice in Ireland

Hardback

Main Details

Title Challenging Times, Challenging Administration: The Role of Public Administration in Producing Social Justice in Ireland
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chris McInerney
SeriesIrish Society
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780719088292
ClassificationsDewey:353.5
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Tables, black & white|Illustrations, black & white

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 30 April 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The role of public administration and social justice is an area long overlooked in Ireland and more broadly in Europe, though it is somewhat more developed in the USA. This book addresses that gap and presents an original work, drawing on a broad range of conceptual material as well as empirical experiences in Ireland. It focuses on the role of the administrative system as a social justice actor in its own right, with its own dispositions and value systems. In taking this approach the book establishes a conceptual and practical justification for public administration to be proactive in pursuing social justice outcomes. The book is relevant not only to those studying public administration but also to those interested in social policy and social justice. It will be of benefit both to academics in these areas as well as to students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, policy makers and civil society groups. -- .

Author Biography

Chris McInerney is a Lecturer in Public Administration at the University of Limerick -- .