Public Administration and Public Affairs, Ninth Edition

Public Administration and Public Affairs is a comprehensive, up-to-date book that focuses on public management and public policy. It covers the new and emerging theories of governance, while continuing to define the basic values and ideas of public administration and public policy formulation in the United States, and serves as a reference for students, instructors, and professionals alike. Comprehensive and well-organized, this book covers the gamut of subjects in this field, including its bureaucracy, history, personalities, ethics, and problems in public administration and management. With its comprehensive resource material, this book will serve as an excellent reference book for professionals in the field of public administration and public affairs.