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Journal Article
The Hermeneutics of Government Contracting
2009
Overview
Hermeneutics is essentially the art or science of interpreting the meaning of something. Hermeneutics comes into play when parties to a contract turn to it to try to interpret and understand the meaning of their obligations as set forth in the wording of the contract. This essay outlines how hermeneutic interpretation comes into play in virtually all the major steps in a government procurement and contracting process. It calls into question the foundations of carrying out the work of government through contracts, recognizing that the legitimacy of traditional public administration is changing as more and more nongovernmental actors are performing services for governments and for citizens.
