Known for its lively and witty writing style, this classic textbook examines the most important issues in the field of public administration through the use of examples from various disciplines and modern culture. Captivates students and encourages them to think critically about the nature, purpose, and public value of public administration today. All-new case studies at the end of each chapter to address various challenges including social justice, climate change action, government crises leadership, and economic responses to the global pandemic. A substantially revised chapter on social equity and justice to cover contemporary challenges in the US, from reform of policing to public administration's response to major social policy equity issues like homelessness. New Keynotes at the start of each chapter to help introduce students to examples of public service in action, including subjects such as diversity and inclusion, marijuana legalization, and the economic effects of the global pandemic. Complete with a fully updated companion website containing instructor slides for each chapter, a chapter-by-chapter instructor's manual and sample syllabus, student learning objectives and self-test questions.

Known for its lively and witty writing style, this classic textbook examines the most important issues in the field of public administration through the use of examples from various disciplines and modern culture. Captivates students and encourages them to think critically about the nature, purpose, and public value of public administration today. All-new case studies at the end of each chapter to address various challenges including social justice, climate change action, government crises leadership, and economic responses to the global pandemic. A substantially revised chapter on social equity and justice to cover contemporary challenges in the US, from reform of policing to public administration's response to major social policy equity issues like homelessness. New Keynotes at the start of each chapter to help introduce students to examples of public service in action, including subjects such as diversity and inclusion, marijuana legalization, and the economic effects of the global pandemic. Complete with a fully updated companion website containing instructor slides for each chapter, a chapter-by-chapter instructor's manual and sample syllabus, student learning objectives and self-test questions.