Introducing Public Administration

by Christopher Borick, E.W. Russell, Jay M. Shafritz, et al.

Book Overview

Now in an extensively revised 9th edition, Introducing Public Administration provides students with the conceptual foundation they need, while introducing them to important trends in the discipline.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 020585589X
• ISBN13: 9780205855896
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 572 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent undergrad text

I've taught an undergrad course in Public Administration four times, and have used the Shafritz book every time. It is an excellent introduction for undergrads because it so well written and easy to read. The stories are useful, the illustrations helpful. It covers a broad range of topics, both theoretical and practical. I highly recommend the book to anyone teaching a course in public administration, though it's not just for casual reading.

Intro Public Admin

Good introductory info. Love the dated summary of events at the very beginning of the book.

Great Introductory Text

If you are interested in the broad spectrum of public administration, this is a great book to start with. It covers what public administration is, politics and public policy, government management and reinvention, intergovernmental relations, ethics, org theory and OB, leadership, finance and HR, and program evaluation, among others. It also has case studies and review questions for each chapter and other helful resources. Yet, probably the best thing is that it is written in a very readable way. This text would be good for Bachelors or Masters students, especially with its key concepts, bibliography, recommended books and related websites. I enjoyed it in a Masters class,and can recommend it.

All inclusive

This book has it all. Great stories, great information, and a great layout. Good for grad school and undergrads the same.