Public Administration in America

Michael E. Milakovich, George J. Gordon

Cengage Learning, Dec 17, 2008 - Political Science - 736 pages

The tenth edition of PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA tackles the current and emerging themes, trends, ethics, and challenges in public administration with the most comprehensive scholarship available. Delivered in a highly readable format to which students can relate, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA emphasizes core concepts while illustrating how students can provide an invaluable service with a career in public administration. Fully updated, exciting coverage of current American politics places students in the center of the political world in which they live and builds their desire to get involved and make a difference.
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About the author

Michael E. Milakovich is a professor of Political Science at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. A life member of the American Society for Public Administration, he serves as an expert witness, advises public and nonprofit organizations on policy analysis and quality improvement, and consults with various agencies domestically and abroad. Dr. Milakovich is a widely published author of journal articles and textbooks on a variety of subjects in digital governance, political science, and public administration. George J. Gordon is professor emeritus of Political Science at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, and author of numerous conference papers and journal articles on federalism and intergovernmental relations. Active in political and civic affairs, Dr. Gordon is a past presidential elector (1992), a member of the McLean County (Ill.) Board, and a section head for the annual Conference of the Midwest Political Science Association.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Public Administration in America
• Authors: Michael E. Milakovich, George J. Gordon
• Edition: 10
• Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2008
• ISBN: 0495569402, 9780495569404
• Length: 736 pages
• Subjects: Political Science / General