Exploring the concept of public authority, this book argues that all organizations—governmental, business, or non-profit—share a fundamental public nature. It delves into how these entities interact with and are influenced by societal expectations and regulations, highlighting the interconnectedness of various sectors in relation to public accountability.
At long last, a book addressing the reality of modern collaborative research science with all that this implies for diversity, credit, and reputation. The Strength in Numbers is a necessary corrective to the dominant myth of solitary creativity and its numerous, retrograde institutional manifestations. Think of it as a self-help book full of useful insights and suggestions for researchers and administrators waking up to collective intelligence.--David C. Krakauer, Santa Fe Institute
Economic individualism and market-based values dominate today's policymaking and public management circles - often at the expense of the common good. This title demonstrates the continuing need for public interest theory in government. It offers a direct theoretical challenge to the 'utility of economic individualism'.