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  • - Theory and Practice, Second Edition
    av Ali (Florida Atlantic University Farazmand
    2 739,-

    Examining emergency responses to environmental dangers and natural disasters, this book provides coverage of a range of international issues using empirical and quantitative analyses. It discusses various approaches to such topics as resolving political tension, the potential use of biological weapons, and the role of public relations in crisis.

  • - The Philosophical Approach, Second Edition
    av Forrest Clark
    1 582,-

    Few subjects are more influenced by philosophy than the form of governance that guides and administers public affairs, yet much of the literature about public administration remains silent about this connection. This book discusses many of the most important philosophies and movements that have influenced contemporary public administration.

  • av Sondra Brandler
    2 884,-

    Explores how systematic research methods could aid in understanding traditional questions in public administration as well as theoretical and practical questions. This book offers encyclopedic treatment of research designs with case studies; surveys research designs used in public administration and relates these designs to analytical methods.

  • - Theory and Practice
     
    2 107,-

    Examines US forecast practices at the federal, state, and local levels, utilizing case studies of states that include California and Texas. This book highlights such issues as casino tax revenues and welfare caseloads to define budget forecasting, explain its importance, and describe how budget forecasts are prepared.

  • av Alexander B. (Redding Aikman
    1 903,-

    Presenting vital information for those involved in court administration and those who are considering becoming involved, this title offers fresh ways to approach justifying a court's base budget needs. It presents a fresh perspective on the role of court administrators.

  • - An Essay on Law and Values, Second Edition
    av John (Blacksburg Rohr
    1 448,-

    Integrates the study of ethics into public management training, highlighting Supreme Court opinions on three specific constitutional values-equality, freedom, and property - focusing on the pedagogical aspects of law and posing challenging questions to help readers apply theories to concrete situations.

  • - The 21st Amendment in the 21st Century
    av Carole L. Jurkiewicz
    1 410,-

    Examines issues surrounding the regulation and sale of alcohol with unbiased focus. This title looks at the foundation and basis for our regulatory policy and how that foundation has shifted with changes in the law, marketing, consumer influence, and the impact of alcohol on society.

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    3 158,-

    Offers comprehensive coverage of various aspects of policy studies - discussing concepts, methods, utilization, formation, and implementation both internationally and across each level of government.

  • av G. David Garson, Michael L. Vasu & Debra W. (North Carolina State University Stewart
    1 691,-

    Reveals how organizational behavior enables managers to direct resources that advance the programs and policies of public and government. This book offers a public sector perspective of topics, such as communication, decision-making, leadership, management ethics, motivation, organizational change, participation and performance appraisal.

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    2 935,-

    Covering areas such as leadership in policing, use of force, and understanding how the law shapes police practice, this work examines the key topics that must be considered by law enforcement professionals. It covers a variety of contemporary issues surrounding police administration and management.

  • - A Guide for the Public and Nonprofit Manager
    av Donijo (Grand Valley State University Robbins
    1 783,-

    Designed for a one- or two-semester course, this textbook provides a comprehensive exploration of research designs and analytical tools that serve as the foundation for decision-making in the fields of public policy and nonprofit administration. It also helps graduate students learn how to develop proper research questions.

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    2 062,-

    Introduces the theoretical constructs and conceptual foundations of disaster management. This book examines case studies of natural disasters around the world, and compares and contrasts the efficacy of different management strategies from national, provincial, and local governments, as well as non-governmental agencies.

  • - Effective Implementation and Maintenance
    av Patria de Lancer Julnes
    1 650,-

    Expectations for performance management continue to grow in the public sector, but there remains little understanding on how to effectively implement and sustain these systems. This book discusses the practical challenges involved in performance measurement efforts and provides context-sensitive guidelines to overcome these obstacles.

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    1 867,-

    Ill health hampers a country's social and economic development by triggering a vicious cycle of unsustainable resource use. This text highlights relationship between human capital and socioeconomic development and poses management strategies from international and interdisciplinary sources.

  • - An International Perspective
     
    1 867,-

    Analyzes the intervention strategies central to administrative reform in nine nations located in North America, Europe, and Latin America. This book examines factors influencing administrative reform - most notably, pressure to adhere to the institutional, international, and supranational standards promulgated by globalization, the EU, and the US.

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    2 473,-

    Presents an analysis of bureaucracies worldwide and their effect on politics and society. This book explores the historical antecedents of bureaucracy. It also presents a review of theoretical and conceptual perspectives on bureaucracies and bureaucratic politics, followed by empirical studies.

  • - Woodrow Wilson and American Public Administration
    av Rabin
    2 918,-

    First published in 1984. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

  • - A Reader
    av Mordecai Lee
    1 444,-

    Public relations play a crucial role in advancing the work of public agencies. This text introduces the theory, practice, and context of public relations and describes the advantages of implementing public relations as a management tool. It looks at public relations in public administration.

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    1 932,-

    Addresses concerns in border and transportation security, emergency preparedness and response, science and technology, information analysis, and infrastructure protection. This book reviews both specific threats as well as the global threat of terrorism.

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    1 651,-

    Covers topics such as public perception, understanding system failure, and the tensions between the social model and the medical model. This book focuses on recipients and their care givers, and emphasizes services, exploring models that confront the barriers to achieving coordination of care.

  • av Michael Stohl
    1 864,-

    "High praise for the previous editions. . . . . .should be required reading for all Americans as a corrective to the administration's manipulations of perception." ---New Political Science ." . .The serious theoretical intentions of this volume distinguish it from the bulk of the literature on terrorism, much of which is policy-oriented or loosely descriptive." ---The American Political Science Review ." . .Among the works that deserve a permanent place on the bookshelf. . . .sober and non-ideological." ---Violence, Aggression, and Terrorism ." . .surprisingly broad in its coverage." ---Terrorism, Violence, Insurgency Journal ." . .provocative and innovative." ---Library Journal

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    4 541,-

    Presenting emphases on and approaches to issues such as government spending, reporting, pricing and fiscal federalism, this book demonstrates the utility of integrating public finance theory with actual public policy practices. It discusses applications in subfields of public finance, including public education and environmental regulation.

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    2 061,-

    Linking together the concepts of development and governance in the context of public policy and administration, this work examines a range of issues and problems faced by developing countries in establishing a system of sustainable governance. It is suitable for academics, public officials, policy makers and students of development.

  • av Robbins Donijo
    1 787,-

    Documents the history of economics and fiscal doctrine, explores the theory of public goods and the structures from which resources are collected and expanded, and analyzes issues of economics. This work focuses on the effects of fiscal policy on savings and investment, consumer behavior, labor supply, wealth, property and trade.

  • av Jun (University of Arizona Peng
    1 650,-

    Public pension funds have gained prominence over the years. This book examines public pension funds from both the technical and policy perspectives. It provides a comprehensive discussion of fund management, detailing important technical materials needed to help readers understand the subject.

  • - A Comparative Perspective
    av Marc Holzer, Mario A. Rivera & Bruce J. Perlman
    800,-

  • - Innovations from Developed Countries
     
    1 842,-

    Governments have used information and communications technologies (ICT) to drastically change how the public sector interacts with citizens and businesses. It can improve government performance in delivering effective or highly sophisticated public services, reengineering or improving internal organization and processes, engaging social participation and dialogue, enabling transparency in procedures and outcomes to the public, and improving public sector¿s efficiency in general. This book illustrates the full theoretical context of current policies, issues, and implementation. It highlights e-government success stories from developed regions such as the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia, then presents future trends and innovation.

  • av Mark A. Prelas
    2 473,-

    Offers an understanding of proliferation risks. This book introduces the factors that fuel weapons development, and defines the term WMD. It explains the characteristics of nuclear weapons, and reviews biological agents, their production and uses as weapons. It characterizes chemical weapons and their use by states and terrorist groups.

  • av Stuart (Joyce Nagel Adm Nagel
    4 379,-

    Reviews a broad range of topics, including US decision-making foreign policies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, and Haiti, and rebel conflicts and restored relations among Eritrea, the Sudan, and Ethiopia, and Spanish enclaves in Northern Africa. This book also addresses pre- and post-Cold War policies in East Asia.

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