The Craft of Public Administration

The Craft of Public Administration is not just a textbook; it is a concise, current, down-to-earth text that introduces readers to the dynamics of the public sector. In the tenth edition, all new case studies link theory to the real-world practice of public administration.

Topics Covered

Chapter 1: The Administrative Craft

Chapter 2: The Ecology of the Administrative Craft

Chapter 3: The Anatomy of Public Organizations

Chapter 4: The Physiology of Public Organizations

Chapter 5: People and Personnel

Chapter 6: Public Sector Labor-Management Relations

Chapter 7: Communication and Leadership

Chapter 8: Taxing, Budgeting, and Spending

Chapter 9: The Productivity Challenge: Working Smarter While Doing

Chapter 10: Administrative Law and Government Regulations

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