Camilla Stivers on the Right Answers, Paradigms, and Having an Impact

On this episode, join Bruce and Josie for an interview with Dr. Camilla Stivers from Cleveland State University. Dr. Stivers talks about her experience working with community health organizations and decision to pursue a PhD and an academic career. She also talks about the importance of asking the big questions and finding the right answers, having an impact on the field of public administration, and her decision to become a theorist.

References from the Show:

• Gibson Burrell and Gareth Morgan. (1979). Sociological Paradigms and Organizational Analysis.
• Camilla Stivers. (2000). Bureau Men, Settlement Women.
• Camilla Stivers. (2002). Gender Images in Public Administration.
• Dwight Waldo. (2006). The Administrative State.

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