The Study of Government As an Activity and As an Academic Discipline. As a Subject of Inquiry, Public Administration Is Relatively New. It Has Gone Through Different Evolution Stages In Its Present Form Since Its Birth. Five Stages Were Broadly Characterized As Independent Disciplines, Including Politicsadministration Dichotomy, Administrative Principles, Criticisms and Challenges, Identity Crisis and Public Management. the Current Situation of Discipline Was Tentatively Understood. It Is Crucial That These Stages and Problems Arise from Ongoing Evolution Are Discussed In Critical Terms As They Help Grasp the Discipline's Future Path.