Public Administration & Management

This book assesses the current state of the literature on leadership and change in government and public policy, and introduces the reader to innovative new ways to demonstrate leadership in times of change. Contributions from accomplished scholars in the field cover the traditional public administr..

Smartly and appealingly positioned at the intersection of theory and practice, Joseph Cerami’s book is an essential resource for students and researchers in search for a coherent picture of policy innovation and leadership of U.S. and U.N. efforts to design and implement Weapons of Mass Destruction ..

First Published in 1986. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an Informa company..

First Published in 1986. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an Informa company..

The revolution in public management has led many reformers to call for public managers to reinvent themselves as public entrepreneurs. Larry D. Terry opposes this view, and presents a normative theory of administrative leadership that integrates legal, sociological, and constitutional theory...

The revolution in public management has led many reformers to call for public managers to reinvent themselves as public entrepreneurs. Larry D. Terry opposes this view, and presents a normative theory of administrative leadership that integrates legal, sociological, and constitutional theory...

Packed with international case examples, Lean for the Public Sector begins with coverage of the basic philosophy of Lean before detailing specific methods for improving public sector processes. It considers the role of the citizen, not only as customer, but as a voter, taxpayer, and community partic..

_x005F_x000D_Lobbying Reconsidered: Politics Under the Influence, reveals how lobbying is a complex process that involves more than just relationships, friends, access, favors, and influence. This book offers a broader perspective on this important dimension of American public policymaking...

Systematically explores and measures disaster resilience across the Gulf Coast to gain a better understanding of how resilience in concept is translated into disaster management practices, particularly on the local government level...

Systematically explores and measures disaster resilience across the Gulf Coast to gain a better understanding of how resilience in concept is translated into disaster management practices, particularly on the local government level...

In a uniquely clear and practical discussion of local economic development in this strained economic climate, this book provides an array of best practice recommendations and strategies for optimizing the difficult balance between economic development and environmental protection. Encompassing myria..

Public administration is considered to be a field of practice. Yet, as an academic discipline it relies on a vast history of literature. Students preparing to embark on their careers must identify theoretical relationships and understand how they link to practice. This book offers a framework to hel..