Booklist for Public Administration Optional
- Introduction to Public Administration: Start with "Public Administration" by Laxmikant for a basic understanding of the subject.
- Evolution of Public Administration: "New Horizons of Public Administration" by Mohit Bhattacharya provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of public administration.
- Theories of Public Administration: "Public Administration: Concepts and Theories" by Rumki Basu covers various theories and concepts essential for understanding the subject.
- Administrative Thinkers: "Administrative Thinkers" by Prasad and Prasad is a good resource to study the contributions of various administrative thinkers.
- Public Policy: "Public Policy: Formulation, Implementation, and Evaluation" by RK Sapru is a recommended book to understand the intricacies of public policy.
- Indian Administration: "Indian Administration" by S. R. Maheshwari is a popular book that covers the structure and functioning of Indian administration.
- Good Governance: "Governance in India" by M. Laxmikanth is a valuable resource to understand the concept of good governance.
- Financial Administration: "Financial Administration in India" by Maheshwari and Maheshwari is a comprehensive book on financial management in the Indian context.
- Personnel Administration: "Personnel Administration in India" by O. P. Dwivedi is a recommended book to understand the dynamics of personnel management in the public sector.
- Case Studies: "Public Administration: Concepts and Cases" by Nicholas Henry is a useful book for analyzing case studies in public administration.
These books will provide you with a strong foundation in public administration as you prepare for your UPSC exams.