American Public Administration

Author : Robert A. Cropf,John L. Wagner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351984362

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American Public Administration by Robert A. Cropf,John L. Wagner Pdf

American Public Administration has been the go-to introductory textbook for Public Administration courses with a focus on civil society for the last decade. Now in an extensively revised and updated second edition, authors Cropf and Wagner weave the most recent and compelling research throughout every chapter to give students a useful, in-depth understanding of the field today. Changes to this edition include: A stronger focus on e-governance, and the ways in which technological change (e.g. social media, government information policy, surveillance) have transformed the government’s relationship with citizens as well as the role of the public servant/nonprofit worker at the federal, state, and local levels An expanded discussion of citizen participation in all aspects of governing, including the 2016 elections, the Occupy Wall Street movement, and the Black Lives Matter movement Updated mini case studies throughout the text on topics such as climate change, LGBT rights, and violent extremism to maximize student engagement A new section on major local government issues, including public–private partnerships, land-use planning, and economic development – and their relevance to Public Administration A chapter focusing on environmental policy administration and the role and responsibilities of public administrators in a time of global climate change Expanded coverage of the nonprofit sector and discussion of important linkages between Public Administration and Nonprofit Management A comprehensive suite of online supplements including PowerPoint slides, an Instructor’s Manual with suggested lectures, discussion questions, and a test bank (includes multiple choice, true-false, matching), as well as student exercises (written, individual, group, and web-based). Comprehensive, well-written, and offering a careful consideration of the fundamentals, American Public Administration, Second Edition is an ideal introductory text for courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, offering students a broader civil society context in which to understand public service.

Author : Maxwell Graduate School of Citizenship and Public Affairs,National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0817348298

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American Public Administration by Maxwell Graduate School of Citizenship and Public Affairs,National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration Pdf

A seminal collection of essays, addressing such questions as the evolving roles of civil servants, the education and training of civil servants, and the ways to balance civil servants’ expertise with respect for democratic governance This collection of essays highlights the “peculiarly American” issues of public administration ranging from 1870 to 1974, when they were first published. Every contributor was assigned a period of American history and given the opportunity to write on what he or she deemed the most important or relevant concern of that period. This method, employed for this book and the connected National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration conference, resulted in a wide-reaching, if eclectic, collection. Supplanted by Mosher’s impressive summarization of the field throughout the years, the book still holds prominence as a source for scholars, workers, and students alike in public administration. The essays raise such issues as the education of civil servants, the changes necessitated by crises, the growth of social sciences in governmental concerns, and primarily, the role of public administrators in America. Each author is a distinguished expert in his own right, and each essay can stand alone as a remarkable insight into the changing world of public administration within American society. Frederick Mosher’s expertise and supervision shapes this work into a remarkable and holistic perspective on public administration over time.

Author : Edmund C. Stazyk,H. George Frederickson
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781786432070

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Handbook of American Public Administration by Edmund C. Stazyk,H. George Frederickson Pdf

This forward-thinking Handbook draws on the expertise of established and emerging scholars to provide a comprehensive review of the current state and future direction of theory and practice in US public administration. Chapters offer a cross-disciplinary, holistic review of the field, pulling together leaders from subfields such as public administration, public and nonprofit management, finance, human resource management, networks, nonprofits, policy, and politics. Chapter authors conclude that the field is intellectually rich and highly nuanced, but also identify numerous opportunities for growth and expansion in the coming years. The Handbook charts an agenda for future research in the field.The Handbook of American Public Administration is geared toward academics, researchers, and advanced graduate students. As an authoritative text on the history and state of US public administration, it proves equally suitable for national and international audiences. Practitioners who may be looking for background information or state-of-the-art knowledge about practice will also benefit from this Handbook.

Author : Donald F. Kettl
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0801870496

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The Transformation of Governance by Donald F. Kettl Pdf

The theory of public administration has long been based on the notions of hierarchy and authority. However, the way managers actually manage has increasingly become at odds with the theory. The growing gap between theory and practice poses enormous challenges for managers in determining how best to work—and for American government in determining how best to hold public administrators accountable for effectively doing their jobs. In the quest to improve the practice of public administration, Kettl explains, political scientists and other scholars have tried a number of approaches, including formal modeling, implementation studies, a public management perspective, and even institutional choice. This book offers a new framework for reconciling effective administration with the requirements of democratic government. Instead of thinking in terms of organizational structure and management, Kettl suggests, administrators and theorists need to focus on "governance,"or links between government and its broader environment—political, social, and administrative. Government is the collection of institutions that act with authority and create formal obligations; governance is the set of processes and institutions, formal and informal, through which social action occurs. Linking government and governance, Kettl concludes, is the foundation for understanding the theory and practice of government in twenty-first century America—for making public programs work better and for securing the values on which the American republic has been built.

Author : Richard C Box
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317461920

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Public Administration and Society by Richard C Box Pdf

For instructors who want to expose their students to the social, political, and historical context of the practice of public administration, this book provides a unique approach to the introductory PA course. The author's own text is skilfully interwoven with a collection of seminal readings and documents that illuminate the key issues of past and present for public service professionals in a democratic society. More than an overview of public administration, Public Administration and Society offers students a broad perspective on the American Founding Era, the relationship of citizens to government, and how the structure of government reflects societal values. The premise of the book is that understanding the societal context is important to the success of the practitioner and to the practitioner's role as a responsible agent of change in a democratic society. Introductory essays and readings offer students perspectives on five important thematic areas in public administration: the Founding-Era debate over the size and scope of government, the relationship of the community to the individual, public organizations and policy making, values and public administration, and the role of the public service practitioner in a democratic society. This new edition of features five new readings, and, based on input from adopters, an entirely new section on public policy making (Part IV: Public Organizations and Policy). The author's part-opening sections have all been extensively revised and updated.

Author : Rabin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1984-01-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0824770684

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Politics and Administration by Rabin Pdf

First published in 1984. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Maxwell Graduate School of Citizenship and Public Affairs,National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780817348298

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American Public Administration by Maxwell Graduate School of Citizenship and Public Affairs,National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration Pdf

A seminal collection of essays, addressing such questions as the evolving roles of civil servants, the education and training of civil servants, and the ways to balance civil servants’ expertise with respect for democratic governance This collection of essays highlights the “peculiarly American” issues of public administration ranging from 1870 to 1974, when they were first published. Every contributor was assigned a period of American history and given the opportunity to write on what he or she deemed the most important or relevant concern of that period. This method, employed for this book and the connected National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration conference, resulted in a wide-reaching, if eclectic, collection. Supplanted by Mosher’s impressive summarization of the field throughout the years, the book still holds prominence as a source for scholars, workers, and students alike in public administration. The essays raise such issues as the education of civil servants, the changes necessitated by crises, the growth of social sciences in governmental concerns, and primarily, the role of public administrators in America. Each author is a distinguished expert in his own right, and each essay can stand alone as a remarkable insight into the changing world of public administration within American society. Frederick Mosher’s expertise and supervision shapes this work into a remarkable and holistic perspective on public administration over time.

Author : J. Michael Martinez
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781498509671

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Environmental Sustainability and American Public Administration by J. Michael Martinez Pdf

Protecting the natural environment and promoting environmental sustainability have become important objectives for U.S. policymakers and public administrators at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Institutions of American government, especially at the federal level, and the public administrators who work inside of those institutions, play a crucial role in developing and implementing environmental sustainability policies. This book explores these salient issues logically. First, it explores fundamental concepts such as what it means to be environmentally sustainable, how economic issues affect environmental policy, and the philosophical schools of thought about what policies ought to be considered sustainable. From there, it focuses on processes and institutions affecting public administration and its role in the policy process. Accordingly, it summarizes the rise of the administrative state in the United States and then reviews the development of federal environmental laws and policies with an emphasis on late twentieth century developments. This book also discusses the evolution of American environmentalism by outlining the history of the environmental movement and the growth of the environmental lobby. Finally, this book synthesizes the information to discuss how public administration can promote environmental sustainability.

Author : B. Guy Peters
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Policy sciences
ISBN : 0333415914

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American Public Policy by B. Guy Peters Pdf

Author : Vincent Ostrom
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780817304188

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The Intellectual Crisis in American Public Administration by Vincent Ostrom Pdf

This revised and expanded third edition extends Ostrom's analysis to account for the most resent developments in American politics, including those of the Clinton and Bush administrations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:949951574

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American Public Administration by Anonim Pdf

Author : B. Guy Peters,Carlos Alba Tercedor,Conrado Ramos
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781839826764

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The Emerald Handbook of Public Administration in Latin America by B. Guy Peters,Carlos Alba Tercedor,Conrado Ramos Pdf

This handbook presents contemporary research on public administration in Latin America. The first section explores the range of administrative systems in existence across the region. The second portion of the book discusses important topics such as public personnel management, accountability and policy coordination in Latin America.

Author : Robert A. Cropf
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317350415

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American Public Administration by Robert A. Cropf Pdf

In addition to addressing the basics, American Public Administration: Public Service for the 21st Century stands out from other books in the market by offering a broader context in which to understand public administration and by devoting comprehensive coverage to current topics and trends, many of which are given chapter-length treatment (e.g., civil society, privatization, management information systems, and ethics). The most recent and compelling research is woven throughout every chapter to give students a useful, in-depth understanding of the field today. Real-world case studies and vignettes, helpful chapter pedagogy, an abundance of charts and graphs, and numerous Web listings help students learn and engage them in the text.

Author : MILAKOVICH GORDON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0357670744

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Public Administration in Ameri CA by MILAKOVICH GORDON Pdf

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA tackles the current and emerging trends, ethics, and challenges in public administration with the most comprehensive scholarship available. The Eleventh Edition gives you a behind the scenes look at day-to-day operations while examining the policies implemented and the procedures undertaken across the various levels of American government. The most current applications of public administration are discussed and analyzed, with up to date coverage of recent education initiatives such as Race to the Top, the ongoing health care debates, Homeland Security challenges and threats, and much more. To encourage student engagement, the Eleventh Edition introduces two new features, 'Point/Counterpoint' and 'What Would You Decide?,' where students are invited to play an active role in debating and discussing some of the most up-to-date topics. Presented in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand format, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA builds student knowledge of core concepts while showing them the path to an exciting and fulfilling career in politics and public administration--where they can make a difference!

Author : Brian J. Cook
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781421415536

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Bureaucracy and Self-Government by Brian J. Cook Pdf

A thorough update to this well-regarded political history of American public administration. In this new edition of his provocative book Bureaucracy and Self-Government, Brian J. Cook reconsiders his thesis regarding the inescapable tension between the ideal of self-government and the reality of administratively centered governance. Revisiting his historical exploration of competing conceptions of politics, government, and public administration, Cook offers a novel way of thinking constitutionally about public administration that transcends debates about “big government.” Cook enriches his historical analysis with new scholarship and extends that analysis to the present, taking account of significant developments since the mid-1990s. Each chapter has been updated, and two new chapters sharpen Cook’s argument for recognizing a constitutive dimension in normative theorizing about public administration. The second edition also includes reviews of Jeffersonian impacts on administrative theory and practice and Jacksonian developments in national administrative structures and functions, a look at the administrative theorizing that presaged progressive reforms in civil service, and insight into the confounding complexities that characterize public thinking about administration in a postmodern political order.