The Art Of Government

Author : Patricia W. Ingraham,Laurence E. Lynn Jr.
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004-11-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1589014235

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The Art of Governance by Patricia W. Ingraham,Laurence E. Lynn Jr. Pdf

Public administration has evolved into an extraordinarily complex form of governance employing traditional bureaucracy, quasi-government public organizations, and collaborative networks of nongovernmental organizations. Analyzing and improving government performance—a matter of increasing concern to citizens, elected officials, and managers of the organizations themselves—has in turn become a much more fraught undertaking. Understanding the new complexities calls for new research approaches. The Art of Governance presents a fresh palette of research based on a new framework of governance that was first developed by coeditor Laurence E. Lynn, Jr., with Carolyn J. Heinrich, and Carolyn J. Hill in their book, Improving Governance: A New Logic for Empirical Research. That book identified how the relationships among citizens, legislatures, executive and organizational structures, and stakeholders interact, in order to better diagnose and solve problems in public management. This volume takes that relational concept into new realms of conceptualization and application as it links alternative institutional and administrative structures to program performance in different policy areas and levels of government. Collectively, the contributors begin to paint a new picture of how management matters throughout the policy process. They illuminate how, at different levels of an organization, leadership and management vary—and explore both the significance of structural systems and the importance of alternative organizational forms for the implementation of public policies. The Art of Governance shows that effective governance is much more complex than paint-by-number. But if the variety of forms and models of governance are analyzed using advanced theories, models, methods, and data, important lessons can be applied that can lead us to more successful institutions.

Author : James Reichley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1972-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0891976647

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The Art of Government by James Reichley Pdf

Author : Peter Josephson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015054304020

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The Great Art of Government by Peter Josephson Pdf

Moving beyond previous scholarship, he gives us a Locke as much concerned with the effective functioning of government as with the roots of its moral legitimacy."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Harold Varmus
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780393073560

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The Art and Politics of Science by Harold Varmus Pdf

A Nobel Prize–winning cancer biologist, leader of major scientific institutions, and scientific adviser to President Obama reflects on his remarkable career. A PhD candidate in English literature at Harvard University, Harold Varmus discovered he was drawn instead to medicine and eventually found himself at the forefront of cancer research at the University of California, San Francisco. In this “timely memoir of a remarkable career” (American Scientist), Varmus considers a life’s work that thus far includes not only the groundbreaking research that won him a Nobel Prize but also six years as the director of the National Institutes of Health; his current position as the president of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; and his important, continuing work as scientific adviser to President Obama. From this truly unique perspective, Varmus shares his experiences from the trenches of politicized battlegrounds ranging from budget fights to stem cell research, global health to science publishing.

Author : Nadia Schadlow
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Peace-building
ISBN : 9781626164109

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War and the Art of Governance by Nadia Schadlow Pdf

Success in war ultimately depends on the consolidation of political order. Nadia Schadlow argues that the steps needed to consolidate a new political order are not separate from war. They are instead an essential component of war and victory. --James Mattis, USMC (Ret.), Hoover Institution "H-War"

Author : Daniel L. Feldman,David R. Eichenthal
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781438449296

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The Art of the Watchdog by Daniel L. Feldman,David R. Eichenthal Pdf

Expert advice on how any citizen can fight government fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption. Does government fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption make your blood boil? In The Art of the Watchdog, Daniel L. Feldman and David R. Eichenthal show how to fight back. Based on their own work in federal, state, and local government over the last forty years, they will arm you with the tools and techniques needed to put the spotlight on those who cheat and steal from the public or who squander valuable taxpayer dollars through waste and inefficiency. At the same time, Feldman and Eichenthal outline what they see as the good and the bad of current oversight efforts based on case studies from across the nation. Ultimately their goal is to ensure that the “art of the watchdog” does not become a lost one and to improve the quality and integrity of government and strengthen democracy. “In The Art of the Watchdog, Feldman and Eichenthal offer a comprehensive overview of the world of oversight from the perspective of two authors who have been around the block a time or two. If you want to understand the different forms of watchdogs and how they both succeed and fail, there is no better resource available.” — Neil M. Barofsky, author of Bailout: How Washington Abandoned Main Street While Rescuing Wall Street “This is simply the best book written on the government watchdog function. It smartly explains how a persistent, gutsy, and empirical watchdog can be a tugboat moving supertankers.” — Mark J. Green, former New York City Public Advocate and author of Who Runs Congress? “Who really watches out for abuses and waste in government? Often it is committed public servants who understand that oversight is part of doing the people’s business. Feldman and Eichenthal show how effective watchdogs can lead to better government performance and improved public confidence.” — Tom Griscom, former White House Communications Director in the Reagan administration

Author : J. E. Lendon
Publisher : Clarendon Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0199247633

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Empire of Honour by J. E. Lendon Pdf

J. E. Lendon offers a new interpretation of how the Roman empire worked in the first four centuries AD. A despotism rooted in force and fear enjoyed widespread support among the ruling classes of the provinces on the basis of an aristocratic culture of honour shard by rulers and ruled. The competitive Roman and Greek aristocrats of the empire conceived of their relative standing in terms of public esteem or honour, and conceived of their cities - toward which they felt a warm patriotism - as entities locked in a parallel struggle for primacy in honour over rivals. Emperors and provincial governors exploited these rivalries to gain the indispensable co-operation of local magnates by granting honours to individuals and their cities. Since rulers strove for honour as well, their subjects manipulated them with honours in their turn. Honour - whose workings are also traced in the Roman army - served as a way of talking and thinking about Roman government: it was both a species of power, and a way - connived in by rulers and ruled - of concealing the terrible realities of imperial rule. -- Book Cover

Author : Daniel C. Mattingly
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781108485937

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The Art of Political Control in China by Daniel C. Mattingly Pdf

Civil society groups can strengthen an autocratic state's coercive capacity, helping to suppress dissent and implement far-reaching policies.

Author : Alex Marland,Jared J. Wesley
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781487594763

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The Public Servant's Guide to Government in Canada by Alex Marland,Jared J. Wesley Pdf

The Public Servant's Guide to Government in Canada is a concise primer on the inner workings of government in Canada. This is a go-to resource for students, for early career public servants, and for anyone who wants to know more about how government works. Grounded in experience, the book connects core concepts in political science and public administration to the real-world practice of working in the public service. The authors provide valuable insights into the messy realities of governing and the art of diplomacy, as well as best practices for climbing the career ladder.

Author : Geoff Mulgan
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191615672

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The Art of Public Strategy by Geoff Mulgan Pdf

The strategies adopted by governments and public officials can have dramatic effects on peoples' lives. The best ones can transform economic laggards into trailblazers, eliminate diseases, or sharply cut crime. Strategic failures can result in highly visible disasters, like the shrinking of the Russian economy in the 1990s, or the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2005. This book is about how strategies take shape, and how money, people, technologies, and public commitment can be mobilized to achieve important goals. It considers the common mistakes made, and how these can be avoided, as well as analysing the tools governments can use to meet their goals, from targets and behaviour change programmes, to innovation and risk management. Written by Geoff Mulgan, a former head of policy for the UK prime minister, and advisor to governments round the world, it is packed with examples, and shaped by the author's practical experience. The author shows that governments which give more weight to the long-term are not only more likely to leave their citizens richer, healthier, and safer; they're also better protected from being blown off course by short-term pressures. The book is essential reading for anyone involved in running public organizations - from hospitals and schools to national government departments and local councils - and for anyone interested in how government really works.

Author : Gisela Bock,Quentin Skinner,Maurizio Viroli
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN : 0521435897

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Machiavelli and Republicanism by Gisela Bock,Quentin Skinner,Maurizio Viroli Pdf

Some of the world's foremost historians of ideas consider Machiavelli's political thought in the larger context of the republican tradition.

Author : Amanda Sussman
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781551992273

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The Art of the Possible by Amanda Sussman Pdf

A political insider tells us how we can make a difference. A must-read for fans of The Rebel Sell and Naomi Klein’s No Logo. What difference can one person make? If I’m not a famous actor, rock star, or multi-millionaire philanthropist, what do I really have to offer? The notion that the government is open only to a few is a myth. In fact, our political system is incredibly accessible, but the misguided belief that people can only participate through elections is threatening our democracy. Democracy is not only for the well-funded, the entrenched, or the few. If we are interested in seeing actual changes to policy, we need more reformers. Rather than rejecting government, The Art of the Possible demonstrates how working through government can be the most direct route to social progress. Having an impact is possible. It is a matter of knowing how government works and making sure your point of view is presented how and when it counts. During her time with the United Nations and Amnesty International, and as human rights adviser to two federal cabinet ministers, Amanda Sussman was offered a unique bird’s-eye view of government machinations. Through extensive interviews with insiders such as Joe Clark and Jack Layton and outsiders such as Alex Neve (Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada), Sussman offers the most comprehensive step-by-step advice on how and when to make the strongest possible argument for your cause.

Author : Jaideep Prabhu
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781782834854

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How Should A Government Be? by Jaideep Prabhu Pdf

For a century, the most divisive question in political thought has been about the size of the state. Should it expand and take an active role in all sorts of areas of life? Or is that just meddlesome and wasteful? Those questions might have made sense in the previous century. Now, with revolutions in technology and organisational structure, and a world transformed by Covid-19, a revolution is also coming in the essential business of government - whether we like it or not. Join organisations expert Jaideep Prabhu on a tour of what's possible in government. Discover amazing initiatives in unexpected places, from India's programme to give a digital identity to a billion citizens, to a Dutch programme that lets nurses operate almost entirely without management. Or perhaps China's ominous Social Credit system is a more accurate vision what the future has in store for us. Whether you are on the political left or right, it matters whether your government does what it does fairly and well. And the game is changing...

Author : Janet V Denhardt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317457602

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The Dance of Leadership: The Art of Leading in Business, Government, and Society by Janet V Denhardt Pdf

Most successful leaders know that leadership is an art, not a science. They recognize that beyond all the sophisticated systems and theories, the strategies and tactics, leadership is ultimately about intangible things such as timing, intuition, and passion This book shows how successful leaders can master the artistic aspects of their work. It guides readers to the ways that the leadership can be practiced and learned. "The Dance of Leadership" explores the art of leadership by examining the perspectives, training, and insights of artists, most particularly in the fields of music and dance. The authors look at how these people learn their craft, practice their skills, and attain mastery of their art. Then they adapt these lessons from the arts to the experiences of successful leaders in all fields. This book incorporates in-depth interviews with some of the world's premier artists and writers, as well as dozens of leader business, government, the military, and sports. The result is a book that celebrates the art of leadership - but an art that can learned, developed, and practiced.

Author : John J. Pitney, Jr.
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0806133821

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The Art of Political Warfare by John J. Pitney, Jr. Pdf

Drawing parallels between war and politics, the author explains why military principles can be applied to an understanding of the events, concepts, concerns, issues, and practices of political life.