Public Administration–Theories and Principles
Public Administration–Theories and Principles
Public Administration – Theories and Principles by R. Vidya is a comprehensive and examination-oriented book designed for students, civil services aspirants and candidates preparing for competitive examinations. The book provides a systematic understanding of the theories, principles and practical aspects of public administration, making it particularly useful for UPSC Civil Services Mains – Public Administration Optional and State Civil Services examinations.
The 14th Edition 2026 covers the core areas of Public Administration, including organisational principles, administrative law, comparative public administration, public policy, development administration, personnel management and financial administration. The book brings together important administrative theories and techniques in a structured format to help readers develop conceptual clarity and understand their practical applications.
A key strength of the book is its balanced approach to the subject. It provides a well-researched analysis of public administration theories while maintaining a clear and accessible style. The content is systematically organised so that students and aspirants can approach complex administrative concepts in a logical manner.
The book also incorporates a global perspective, using real-world examples to demonstrate how public administration theories and principles operate across different administrative systems. This helps readers connect theoretical concepts with practical administrative situations.
The content is aligned with the latest syllabi prescribed by universities and various competitive examinations, making the book useful not only for UPSC and State Civil Services aspirants but also for students pursuing Public Administration at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is also suitable for candidates preparing for NTA UGC-NET/JRF and SET examinations.
Key Highlights
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Written by R. Vidya
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Updated 14th Edition, 2026
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Comprehensive coverage of Public Administration theories and principles
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Useful for UPSC Civil Services Mains – Public Administration Optional
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Covers organisational principles and administrative theory
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Includes Administrative Law
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Covers Comparative Public Administration
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Includes Public Policy and Development Administration
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Covers Personnel Management and Financial Administration
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Balanced and well-researched treatment of administrative theories
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Clear, systematic and easy-to-understand presentation
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Includes real-world examples from different administrative systems
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Useful for State Civil Services examinations
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Suitable for NTA UGC-NET/JRF and SET
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Helpful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Public Administration
Book Details
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Title: Public Administration – Theories and Principles
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Author: R. Vidya
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Edition: 14th Edition, 2026
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Subject: Public Administration
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Pages: 640
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Binding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 81-7930-982-7
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ISBN-13: 9788179309827
For aspirants and students seeking a structured understanding of Public Administration theories, principles and techniques, this book combines conceptual coverage, practical examples and an examination-oriented approach in a single resource.