What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how a deeper understanding of humanities can enhance public administration practices.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Book Review: Edoardo Ongaro, Giovanni Orsina & Lorenzo Castellani (eds.), The Humanities and Public Administration. An Introduction, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025

Puntos clave

The aim is to explore how a deeper understanding of humanities can enhance public administration practices.
Review of the volume edited by Ongaro, Orsina, and Castellani.
Analysis of contemporary challenges in public administration.
Discussion on the integration of humanities perspectives.
Emphasizes the need for strategic thinking beyond operational solutions.
Highlights the importance of understanding core concepts and paradigms.
Argues that effective responses to challenges require comprehensive knowledge.

Resumen

Somewhat paradoxically, the volume edited by Ongaro, Orsina and Castellani appears at exactly the right moment: while the contemporary world is absorbed with technical and operational solutions (e.g., how to integrate AI into…), this book addresses a more strategic concern: how do we define what truly matters? From the authors’ perspective (which I fully share), the solution is not merely operational. It requires a deeper understanding of the domains, concepts and strategic paradigms we inhabit. It is almost impossible to respond effectively to challenges we do not fully understand.

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