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In Defense of Politics in Public Administration
Michael W Spicer
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Description for In Defense of Politics in Public Administration
Paperback. This book is a spirited declaration of principles and a timely contribution to a dialogue that is redefining public administration, both in theory and in practice. Num Pages: 131 pages. BIC Classification: JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 213.
Scholars of public administration have historically too often been disdainful towards politics in the field, viewing political activities and interests as opportunities for corruption, mismanagement, and skewed priorities. Supporters of this antipolitical stance have become even more strident in recent years, many of them advancing scientific models for the study and practise of public administration and governance.
Michael Spicer argues that politics deserves to be defended as a vital facet of public administration on the grounds that it can promote moral conduct in government and in public administration, principally by bringing to the foreground the role of values ... Read more
Scholars of public administration have historically too often been disdainful towards politics in the field, viewing political activities and interests as opportunities for corruption, mismanagement, and skewed priorities. Supporters of this antipolitical stance have become even more strident in recent years, many of them advancing scientific models for the study and practise of public administration and governance.
Michael Spicer argues that politics deserves to be defended as a vital facet of public administration on the grounds that it can promote moral conduct in government and in public administration, principally by bringing to the foreground the role of values ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The University of Alabama Press United States
Number of pages
131
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Alabama, United States
ISBN
9780817357962
SKU
V9780817357962
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About Michael W Spicer
Michael W. Spicer is Professor of Public Administration and Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University and the author of Public Administration and the State (Alabama, 2001).
Reviews for In Defense of Politics in Public Administration
“Spicer argues that politics is central to public administration because it reflects the moral diversity and value differences found within a democracy. An outstanding book for collections on public administration, policy, and U.S. politiecs. Highly recommended for all readership levels.” CHOICE