John M. Gaus, 1958. "Leonard Dupee White—1891–1958." Public Administration Review 18(2): p. 233
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His desire "to organize his own knowledge" reminds us of how much hacking away at a jungle has to be done at such an early stage in the study of and reporting on a new field.
— John M. Gaus on Leonard D. White
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About John M. Gaus
John Merriman Gaus (1894-1969) was an American social scientist, and Professor of Public Administration at the University of Wisconsin and at Harvard University. He graduated from Amherst College in 1915, during the presidency of Alexander Meiklejohn. Gaus is known for his seminal work in the field of public administration.
About John M. Gaus
John Merriman Gaus (1894-1969) was an American social scientist, and Professor of Public Administration at the University of Wisconsin and at Harvard University. He graduated from Amherst College in 1915, during the presidency of Alexander Meiklejohn. Gaus is known for his seminal work in the field of public administration.
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