Public Administration: Power And Politics In The Fourth Branch Of Government

Kevin B. Smith; Michael J. Licari

ISBN 10: 193322004X / ISBN 13: 9781933220048

Published by Roxbury Pub Co, 2006

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Synopsis:

Smith (U. of Nebraska-Lincoln) and Licari (U. of Northern Iowa) present a textbook for undergraduate students taking their first survey course in public administration. The text focuses on power and politics, demonstrating the central political role of the administrative branch of government and how that role influences and shapes the daily lives of all citizens. The text presents administrative agencies as a fourth branch of government--as organizations that are important political and policy actors--and examines the influence of public agencies in public policy decisions; highlights the tension between democracy and bureaucracy; and details the role and legitimacy of public administration in a democracy. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Review: "Smith and Licari clearly cover both the political and the management sides of public administration. They communicate complex contemporary issues in public administration in a direct and understandable manner. This text challenges students with crisply presented arguments that provide a balanced
view of the issues."--Kenneth J. Meier, Texas A&M University
"Smith and Licari clearly cover both the political and the management sides of public administration. They communicate complex contemporary issues in public administration in a direct and understandable manner. This text challenges students with crisply presented arguments that provide a balanced
view of the issues."--Kenneth J. Meier, Texas A& M University
"Smith and Licari clearly cover both the political and the management sides of public administration. They communicate complex contemporary issues in public administration in a direct and understandable manner. This text challenges students with crisply presented arguments that provide a balanced view of the issues."--Kenneth J. Meier, Texas A&M University
"Smith and Licari clearly cover both the political and the management sides of public administration. They communicate complex contemporary issues in public administration in a direct and understandable manner. This text challenges students with crisply presented arguments that provide a balanced view of the issues."--Kenneth J. Meier, Texas A&M University

"Smith and Licari clearly cover both the political and the management sides of public administration. They communicate complex contemporary issues in public administration in a direct and understandable manner. This text challenges students with crisply presented arguments that provide a balanced view of the issues."--Kenneth J. Meier, Texas A&M University

Bibliographic Details

Title: Public Administration: Power And Politics In...
Publisher: Roxbury Pub Co
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket