Reeves (1973) argues that the competitive theory of administration used by Roosevelt proved to be inefficient and produced delays.

Marxist theories of administration and bureaucracy have evolved from different strands of social analysis and criticism.

This theory of administration eliminates the bureaucracy which has insidiously crept upon the Army, and relegates to their proper position the supply departments.

Rational choice theory of administration, Ostrom argued, provides a balance and foundation for public administration based on the democratic principles of the U.S. Constitution.

The book has seven chapters in which the author deals with theories of administration, identities of the Rakhaines and a chronicle of Patuakhali district, the anthropological identity of the Rakhaines, their land problems and the unsympathetic role played by the local administration in relation to their persistent problems.