{"product_id":"public-administration-9781032302119","title":"Public Administration","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublic administration is the set of instruments  the rules, incentives, organizations, information, systems and people  to implement public policy. \u003ci\u003ePublic Administration: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is a reader-friendly and up-to-date synthesis of the subject, complete with relatable examples, analogies, and real-world illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book offers practical insight without jargon and covers all major topics. The first three chapters describe the functions and organizational structure of government; the next three focus on the core issues of the management of public finances, government personnel, and public procurement; the final three chapters address government regulation, the provision of public services, and the interaction between government and the private sector. \u003ci\u003ePublic Administration: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal first book for introductory public administration courses, as well as complementary reading for courses in political science, public economics, and internationa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr Schiavo-Campo’s new book on the basics of public administration is a terrific contribution to this important subject. It is conceptually sound, well organized, clearly written and, despite its short length, covers all the major topics. With many real-life examples, this book is ideally suited as introductory text in university courses, as well as a primer for government employees and for the interested public at large.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstantine Michalopoulos,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eformer professor, Johns Hopkins University\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“If only this book had been available twenty years ago, when governments were trying to reach a consensus on the essentials of an effective public administration! In addition to its utility as a teaching tool, this comprehensive but accessible book is a must-read for policymakers in the U.S. and other countries.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveline Herfkens,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eformer Minister for Development Cooperation, The Netherlands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Public Administration and Government 2. Policy Support and The Organization of Central Government 3. Decentralization and the Organization of Subnational Government 4. Managing the Money: Taxation, Budgeting and Expenditure Management 5. Managing the People: Government Employment, Wage Policy, and Administration 6. Managing the Purchases and Contracts: Public Procurement 7. Government Regulation 8. Public Service Provision 9. Interaction With Private Business\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018958111063,"sku":"9781032302119","price":21.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032302119.jpg?v=1750778819","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/public-administration-9781032302119","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}