Marc Holzer, Richard W Schwester, Public Administration: An Introduction

English | ISBN: 0765621207 | 2015 | 504 pages | PDF | 7 MB

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 books 14 chapters is generously and colorfully illustrated with cartoons, quotes, and artwork―all reinforcing the books 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.