Public Administration : Concepts and Cases by Richard Joseph Stillman II (2004, Perfect)

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PublisherCengage Learning
ISBN-100618310452
ISBN-139780618310456
eBay Product ID (ePID)43105060

Product Key Features

Number of Pages560 Pages
Publication NamePublic Administration : concepts and Cases
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPublic Affairs & Administration, General, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Publication Year2004
TypeTextbook
AuthorRichard Joseph Stillman II
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Education
FormatPerfect

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Item Weight30.8 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.5 in

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Edition Number8
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2002-109679
ReviewsRichard Stillman's case book is a necessity for teaching Public Administration. It is the only adequate text for examining the relationship between theory and practice., The author has done an outstanding job providing fundamental elements of American public administration. The conceptional readings and case studies included are engaging ways to equip students., This text appealed to me because of its combined use of concepts and cases. Additionally, the book includes very important classical public administration pieces. It provides a good framework for approaching the field from either a historical perspective or from a practical perspective., Richard Stillman' s case book is a necessity for teaching Public Administration. It is the only adequate text for examining the relationship between theory and practice., This text appealed to me because of its combined use of concepts and cases. Additionally, the book includes very important classical public administration pieces. It provides a good framework for approaching the field from either a historical perspective or from a practical perspective., & " The author has done an outstanding job providing fundamental elements of American public administration. The conceptional readings and case studies included are engaging ways to equip students.& ", Richard Stillman' s case book is a necessity for teaching Public Administration. It is the only adequate text for examining the relationship between theory and practice., & " Richard Stillman& ' s case book is a necessity for teaching Public Administration. It is the only adequate text for examining the relationship between theory and practice.& ", & " This text appealed to me because of its combined use of concepts and cases. Additionally, the book includes very important classical public administration pieces. It provides a good framework for approaching the field from either a historical perspective or from a practical perspective.& ", Public Administration: Concepts and Cases is a wonderful tool for introducing students to the deep intellectual roots of public administration and demonstrating to them the relevance of our theoretical foundations for solving the complex problems that characterize the practice public management., Public Administration: Concepts and Cases is a wonderful tool for introducing students to the deep intellectual roots of public administration and demonstrating to them the relevance of our theoretical foundations for solving the complex problems that characterize the practice public management., & " Public Administration: Concepts and Cases is a wonderful tool for introducing students to the deep intellectual roots of public administration and demonstrating to them the relevance of our theoretical foundations for solving the complex problems that characterize the practice public management.& ", The author has done an outstanding job providing fundamental elements of American public administration. The conceptional readings and case studies included are engaging ways to equip students.
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SynopsisPublic Administration: Concepts and Cases offers a unique and highly regarded framework in which conceptual readings are paired with contemporary case studies that reflect real-world examples of administrative work, as well as new thinking and developments in the field. Case studies and examples cover topics such as the Columbia space shuttle disaster, the shootings at Columbine High School, the AIDS epidemic, and the war in Iraq--making it easy to engage students in the readings., "Public Administration: Concepts and Cases" offers a unique and highly regarded framework in which conceptual readings are paired with contemporary case studies that reflect real-world examples of administrative work, as well as new thinking and developments in the field.Case studies and examples cover topics such as the Columbia space shuttle disaster, the shootings at Columbine High School, the AIDS epidemic, and the war in Iraq--making it easy to engage students in the readings.The readings include introductions, annotations, and discussion questions.Chapters contain review questions, key terms, and suggestions for further reading.Pertinent topics include ecology and decision-making, intergovernmental relations, information networks, and ethics. A topical table of contents makes it easy to choose subjects of particular interest., Public Administration: Concepts and Cases offers a unique and highly regarded framework in which conceptual readings are paired with contemporary case studies that reflect real-world examples of administrative work, as well as new thinking and developments in the field. The new case studies and examples cover topics such as the Columbia space shuttle disaster, the shootings at Columbine High School, the AIDS epidemic, and the war in Iraq-making it easy to engage students in the readings. Over 60% of the case studies are new. The readings include introductions, annotations, and discussion questions. Chapters contain review questions, key terms, and suggestions for further reading. Pertinent topics include ecology and decision-making, intergovernmental relations, information networks, and ethics. A topical table of contents makes it easy to choose subjects of particular interest.
LC Classification NumberJF1351.P816 2005

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