Marc Holzer and Richard Schwester have written a fresh and highly engaging textbook for the introductory course in Public Administration.Their coverage is both comprehensive and cutting edge, not just including all the basic topics (OT, budgeting, HRM), but also reflecting new realities in public administration: Innovations in e-government The importance of new technology Changes in intergovernmental relations, especially the emphasis on inter-local and shared regional resources Public performance and accountability initiatives Public Administration has been crafted with student appeal in mind. Each of the book’s 14 chapters is generously and colorfully illustrated with cartoons, quotes, and artwork―all reinforcing the book’s theme that the field of PA is rooted in the cultural and political world. Each chapter is also supported with a listing of key terms, exercises, and additional resources. Marc Holzer and Richard Schwester have written a fresh and highly engaging textbook for the introductory course in Public Administration. Their coverage is both comprehensive and cutting edge, not just including all the basic topics (OT, budgeting, HRM), but also reflecting new realities in public administration: Innovations in e-government The importance of new technology Changes in intergovernmental relations, especially the emphasis on inter-local and shared regional resources Public performance and accountability initiatives Public Administration has been crafted with student appeal in mind. Each of the book’s 14 chapters is generously and colorfully illustrated with cartoons, quotes, and artwork―all reinforcing the book’s theme that the field of PA is rooted in the cultural and political world. Each chapter is also supported with a listing of key terms, exercises, and additional resources. Marc Holzer and Richard Schwester have written a fresh and highly engaging textbook for the introductory course in Public Administration. Their coverage is both comprehensive and cutting edge, not just including all the basic topics (OT, budgeting, HRM), but also reflecting new realities in public administration: * Innovations in e-government * The importance of new technology * Changes in intergovernmental relations, especially the emphasis on inter-local and shared regional resources * Public performance and accountability initiatives __Public Administration__ Table of Contents Preface 1. Public Administration Is an Important Part of Everyone's Life 2. Organizational Theory and Management 3. Managing Human Resources 4. Public Decision Making 5. Politics and Public Administration 6. Intergovernmental Relations 7. Public Performance 8. Program Evaluation 9. Public Budgeting 10. Public Sector Leadership 11. Ethics and Public Administration 12. Technology and Public Administration 13. Public Service and Popular Culture 14. The Future of Public Administration Index About the Authors This textbook has been crafted with student appeal in mind. Each of the book's 14 chapters is generously illustrated with cartoons, quotes, and artworkùall reinforcing the book's theme that the field of PA is rooted in the cultural and political world. Each chapter features a listing of key terms, exercises, and additional resources. --Book Jacket Public Administration: An Introduction is both comprehensive and cutting-edge, covering not just the basic topics (budgeting, human resource management, etc.), but also new realities in public administration Marc Holzer and Richard Schwester have written an appealing new textbook for the introductory course in Public Administration
