Frank J. Goodnow

Frank J. Goodnow was an influential American political scientist and educator in the early 20th century. He is best known for his work on public administration and the role of government. Goodnow emphasized the importance of a professional bureaucracy to effectively implement policies and manage public affairs. He differentiated between politics (the formulation of policy) and administration (the execution of policy), laying the groundwork for modern public administration theory. His ideas contributed significantly to understanding the relationship between government and administration, influencing how public services are organized and managed today.