1. Introduction: The Possibilities of Theory -- 2. Theories of Political Control of Bureaucracy -- 3. Theories of Bureaucratic Politics -- 4. Public Institutional Theory -- 5. Theories of Public Management -- 6. Postmodern Theory -- 7. Decision Theory -- 8. Rational Choice Theory -- 9. Theories of Governance -- 10. Conclusion: A Bright Future for Theory?
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-266) and index