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This dynamic exploration of public administration illuminates the complexity of governing in the twentyfirst century. As a starting point, Johnson discusses the government s response to Hurricane Katrina and what that effort reveals about the role of government in society, how government should best be organized, the extent of publicprivate cooperation necessary to respond to natural disasters, and the assessment and management of risk. The author notes that although the events of August 2005 provide plenty of examples of government failure, they also demonstrate how administrators can learn to be better decision makers and collaborators. Public Administration surveys the key concepts and underpinnings of American governance, drawing on classic works as well as current issues and events. Working from the premise that no significant government enterprise takes place within the boundaries of any one organization, the text illustrates the collaborative process through which public policy is shaped by networks of organizations with diverse missions and certain common purposes. Throughout, Johnson emphasizes the role of public administrators in forming and maintaining the partnerships that advance the goals of government. Each chapter has been thoroughly updated, while boxed features throughout the text provide fresh examples of public administration in practice. From metropolitan area transit planning, to the Border Patrol s contracts with private technology firms, to computerized neighborhood environment tracking, to state government attempts to address the global warming issue, Johnson provides numerous topical examples of the myriad forms of collaboration between administrators, the private sector, and the general public. Notforsale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.Titles of related interest also from Waveland Press: Field, Environmental Policy: An Introduction (ISBN 9781577664284); SylviaSylvia, Program Planning and Evaluation for the Public Manager, Fourth Edition (ISBN 9781577667780); and WelchComer, Quantitative Methods for Public Administration: Techniques and Applications, Third Edition (ISBN 9781577664932).
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Public Administration: Partnerships in Public Service'? A: The book explores the complexities of governance in the twenty-first century, emphasizing the role of public administrators in forming partnerships that advance government goals.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Public Administration: Partnerships in Public Service' is William C. Johnson.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers key concepts of American governance, public-private cooperation, risk management, and various topical examples of public administration in practice.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 390 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Public Administration: Partnerships in Public Service' was published on August 31, 2008.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its fourth edition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for college courses? A: Yes, it is suitable for college courses and includes not-for-sale instructor resource material available to faculty.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in good condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Ideologies & Doctrines.
- Q: Does the book provide real-world examples? A: Yes, it provides numerous real-world examples, including topics like transit planning and environmental tracking.