Comparative Public Administration provides an introduction to the system of public administration and management in a number of important liberal democracies. It examines the extent to which politicians and public opinion can influence bureaucracies in various countries, and explores the role of public administration systems within the wider political systems and democratic frameworks of their states. Areas covered include the United States; the European Union; Japan; Britain; France; Germany; The Republic of Ireland; Italy and Sweden. This accessible volume is a highly valuable resource for students of Politics and Administration at all levels.