Building strong nations : improving governability and public management / Eran Vigoda-Gadot.

The state of modern nations and the rebirth of an old paradox. Theoretical approaches to nation building ; Dilemma of governability under democratic and bureaucratic constraints -- Caught between democracy and bureaucracy: an anthology of empirical examination. The power of bureaucracy: managerial quality and performance ; The charm of democracy: building on democratic values and good citizenship ; Empirical evidence: a longitudinal national study of bureaucracy and democracy in Israel -- Strong nations and reconciliation of the democratic-bureaucratic paradox: several alternatives. Strong nations and collaboration in public administration: a myth or necessity? ; Strong nations and innovation in the public sector ; Strong nations and global reforms in public administration: a new, borderless public policy ; Building strong nations by effective governability in a democratic cosmos.