Public Administration In America (with InfoTrac) - Hardcover

Milakovich, Michael E.; Gordon, George J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 053461857X ISBN 13: 9780534618575

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

As the most widely used text for the introductory public administration course, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA offers a comprehensive and inspiring overview of the themes, trends, ethics, and challenges of studying and participating in public administration. With a lucid, accessible style, the authors emphasize the important and invaluable service that public administration provides, helping students grasp the complexities of the field by dividing the text into three parts, covering context and structure, management and leadership, and functions of public administration.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael E. Milakovich is a professor of Political Science at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. A life member of the American Society for Public Administration, he serves as an expert witness, advises public and nonprofit organizations on policy analysis and quality improvement, and consults with various agencies domestically and abroad. Dr. Milakovich is a widely published author of journal articles and textbooks on a variety of subjects in digital governance, political science, and public administration.

Review:

". . . As a textbook, it is well put together and easy for the student to use, as well as being a valuable resource for any Public Administrator."

"The strengths of this book are the choice of topics, like citizen participation, freedom of information, ethics, performance measurement, and leadership . . . the inclusion of useful discussion questions . . . make students think about these issues."

"I find [this] current textbook to be much better balanced on the broader context of public administration and the internal administration functions in government. . . ."

". . . The discussions in the text are very timely and relevant to students. Because many of the discussions are relatively recent, the students can relate and this adds to the discussion versus approaching each discussion as a hypothetical point of view."

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 053461857X
• ISBN 13: 9780534618575
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 632