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Efficient public administration requires a delicate balancethe bureaucracy must be powerful enough to be effective, but also accountable to elected officials and citizens. Kettl understands that the push and pull of political forces in a democracy make the functions of bureaucracy contentious, but no less crucial.With a unique focus on policymaking and politics, this new fifth edition continues its strong emphasis on accountability andthanks to user feedbackexpands its coverage on performance and ethics. Thoroughly updated with new scholarship, data, and events, this text remains readerfriendly with its engaging opening vignettes, rich examples, bolded key terms, and easytoread tables and figures.Now with three case studies in every chapter for a total of 28 more than the last edition students apply ideas and analysis as they read. One case in each chapter is entirely devoted to state and local concerns with topics ranging from gun laws in Nashville, to StateStat in Maryland, to the use of Twitter by Newark's mayor to improve service delivery. Useful critical thinking questions at the end of each case help shape student responses and inclass conversation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Politics of the Administrative Process'? A: The book focuses on the balance between effective bureaucracy and accountability in public administration, emphasizing the political forces that influence bureaucratic functions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Politics of the Administrative Process' is Donald F. Kettl.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the fifth edition of 'Politics of the Administrative Process'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 640 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Politics of the Administrative Process' published? A: The book was published on August 4, 2011.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The book features engaging vignettes, rich examples, bolded key terms, and easy-to-read tables and figures. It also includes three case studies in every chapter.
- Q: Does this book include any case studies? A: Yes, the fifth edition includes three case studies in every chapter, totaling 28 more case studies than the previous edition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the case studies? A: The case studies cover various topics, including state and local concerns like gun laws in Nashville and the use of Twitter by Newark's mayor for service delivery.
- Q: Is the book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is designed to be reader-friendly and includes critical thinking questions to facilitate student engagement and in-class discussions.