<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Shows how the effects of new forms of managerialism penetrate the state, local governments, welfare institutions as well as professional work and citizens rights. It facilitates a discussion about how basic values are put at stake with new reforms and managerial tools.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Shows how the effects of new forms of managerialism penetrate the state, local governments, welfare institutions as well as professional work and citizens rights. It facilitates a discussion about how basic values are put at stake with new reforms and managerial tools.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A fantastic introduction to governance that brings together the concepts of innovation, organizational change, and inter/intra-organizational collaboration, while considering the role of citizens within the delivery of public services."--Marc Esteve, University College London<br><br>"This is an insightful, mature textbook. Thanks to the international perspective adopted by the authors combined with the rootedness of the analysis and argumentation in the German sociology and the systemic management tradition, <i>Public Management in Transition</i> will make a much needed, original contribution to the current offering of textbooks in the area of public management."--Martyna Sliwa, University of Essex<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Niels Åkerstrøm Andersen</b> is professor of public and political management in the Department of Management, Politics and Philosophy at the Copenhagen Business School, where <b>Justine Grønbæk Pors</b> is an assistant professor of welfare management. Andersen is author of <i>Managing Intensity and Play at Work: Transient Relationships</i>.