Handbook of Public Administration

by Jack Rabin, W. Bartley Hildreth

Extensively updated to reflect the latest research and developments in the field, this Second Edition of a standard reference examines all major areas in public administration from the unique and enlightening perspectives of history and the five "great" concepts or theories framing the specific topic, such as public budgeting, financial management, decision making, public law and regulation, and political economy. A proven major resource, the Handbook of Public Administration: Second Edition is essential reading for public administrators and managers; public policy specialists; political scientists; and graduate-level students enrolled in public administration, political science, public affairs, and public policy courses.

Hardcover

First published September 28, 1997

Reviews

[Steven Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A valuable resource. When I teach a doctoral course on policy analysis, I normally assign one to two chapters from this volume on the subject. This is a tome, with eminent authors creating lengthy chapters summarizing key aspects of public administration. One chapter takes a magisterial look at the history of the discipline. Another explores the world of policy analysis. And so on.

A fine volume. . . .