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James H. Svara publication distribution in Political Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Political Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where James H. Svara sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 333+

This scientist: 83 publications — 20th percentile

20% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 333 publications or more.

James H. Svara D-index placement in Political Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Political Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where James H. Svara sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 30 D-Index — 45th percentile

45% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 62 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • Fellow of The National Academy of Public Administration
  • Fellow of The National Academy of Public Administration
  • Fellow of The National Academy of Public Administration
  • Fellow of The National Academy of Public Administration

Overview

James H. Svara is affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the United States. Their research mainly spans the field of Social Sciences, with specific contributions to Public Administration, Sociology and Political Science, Strategy and Management, and Political Science and International Relations.

Their scholarly output includes several recent papers addressing various aspects of public administration and political science. Notable publications include:

  • The Importance of Social Equity to Prevent a Hollow Public Administration, 2020, The American Review of Public Administration
  • Woodrow Wilson and the Tradition of Dualism in Public Administration, 2020, Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics
  • The Importance of Social Equity to Prevent a Hollow Public Administration, 2025, UNC Libraries

The research topics James H. Svara focuses on reflect a detailed engagement with Public Policy and Administration Research, Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering, Regulation and Compliance Studies, and the Political and Economic history of the UK and US.

  • Public Policy and Administration Research
  • Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
  • Regulation and Compliance Studies
  • Political and Economic history of UK and US

Svara's work has been frequently published in journals such as The American Review of Public Administration, Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics, and UNC Libraries.

  • The American Review of Public Administration
  • Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics
  • UNC Libraries

Collaborations include frequent coauthorship with James R. Brunet, reflecting a shared engagement in research topics within their fields.

  • James R. Brunet

James H. Svara's contributions to the field have also been recognized with the distinction of Fellow of The National Academy of Public Administration.

Best Publications

  • Leadership At The Apex: Politicians and Administrators in Western Local Governments

    James Svara;Poul Erik Mouritzen

  • The Myth of the Dichotomy: Complementarity of Politics and Administration in the Past and Future of Public Administration

    James H. Svara

  • Official Leadership in the City: Patterns of Conflict and Cooperation

    James H. Svara

  • THE POLITICS-ADMINISTRATION DICHOTOMY MODEL AS ABERRATION

    James H. Svara

  • Dichotomy and Duality: Reconceptualizing the Relationship Between Policy and Administration in Council-Manager Cities

    James H. Svara

  • The Ethics Primer for Public Administrators in Government and Nonprofit Organizations

    James H. Svara

  • Complementarity of Politics and Administration as a Legitimate Alternative to the Dichotomy Model

    James H. Svara

  • The Shifting Boundary between Elected Officials and City Managers in Large Council-Manager Cities

    James H. Svara

  • Facilitative Leadership in Local Government: Lessons from Successful Mayors and Chairpersons

    James H. Svara

  • Social Equity Is a Pillar of Public Administration

    James H. Svara;James R. Brunet

  • Introduction: Politicians and Administrators in the Political Process—A Review of Themes and Issues in the Literature

    James H. Svara

  • Assessing and Managing Environmental Risk: Connecting Local Government Management with Emergency Management

    Scott Somers;James H. Svara

  • "Form of Government Still Matters: Fostering Innovation in U.S. Municipal Governments"

    Kimberly L. Nelson;James H. Svara

  • Filling in the Skeletal Pillar: Addressing Social Equity in Introductory Courses in Public Administration

    James H. Svara;James R. Brunet

  • Justice for All: Promoting Social Equity in Public Administration : Promoting Social Equity in Public Administration

    Norman J. Johnson;James H Svara

  • Justice for All: Promoting Social Equity in Public Administration

    Norman J Johnson;James H. Svara

  • The Search for Meaning in Political-Administrative Relations in Local Government

    James H. Svara

  • Mayoral Leadership in Council-Manager Cities: Preconditions versus Preconceptions

    James H. Svara

  • Forum: Complexity in Political-Administrative Relations and the Limits of the Dichotomy Concept

    James H. Svara

  • The Roles of Local Government Managers in Theory and Practice: A Centennial Perspective

    Kimberly L. Nelson;James H. Svara

  • Beyond Dichotomy: Dwight Waldo and the Intertwined Politics–Administration Relationship

    James H. Svara

  • Promoting Social Equity in Public Administration

    Norman J. Johnson;James H. Svara

Frequent Co-Authors

Roger B. Parks
Roger B. Parks Indiana University
Susan Welch
Susan Welch Pennsylvania State University

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