Readership: Scholars and students of political science, public management, public administration, and political institutions.
Mark Bevir, Professor of Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, and R. A. W. Rhodes, Professor of Government, University of Tasmania
List of Figures and Tables Preface and acknowledgements 1: Introduction Part I State theory 2: Institutionalism 3: Anti-foundationalism 4: Interpretation 5: Rethinking the state Part II Rule, Rationalities, and Resistance 6: Ministerial ruling 7: Managerial rationalities 8: Living Westminster Traditions 9: Bringing people back in Conclusions Bibliography Index