Patrick Dunleavy
Political Scientist and Academic Leader
Born
June 21st, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Engaged in political science, specializing in public policy, governance, and public administration. Developed significant analytical frameworks and methodologies for empirical research in political studies. Contributed extensively to literature on the relationship between public administration and political theory. Served as a professor at the London School of Economics, influencing a generation of scholars and practitioners.
Published multiple influential texts on governance
Contributed to developments in public administration studies
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