Exploring Public Administration: An Introduction

Mosier and Fleming present an insightful analysis of public administration′s challenges—policy implementation, bureaucracy, and accountability—while offering innovative solutions. Essential for students and professionals alike, this work is a beacon for navigating modern governance. -- Simon H. Okoth * Review *
A great new text that covers the breadth of the field of public administration in a way that is accessible and understandable to students. -- Chad Kinsella * Review *
Exploring Public Administration gives students a bird′s-eye overview of the sector, while also performing dazzling deep dives into innovative historic and cultural examples. This text would benefit professors of introductory-level public administration or politics and policy courses. -- Nicole Hefty * Review *
A masterful examination of contemporary public administration. Essential reading for both scholars and practitioners as it offers scholarly information and practical insights into the complexities of public service. -- Patricia Moore * Review *
Samantha Mosier and Casey Fleming have an ability to talk to introductory students in public administration. This ease of reading makes grasping concepts much easier for students. -- Matthew Thomas * Review *
A fresh, captivating look at the driving forces behind public administration. -- Frederick D. Gordon * Review *
This text is a comprehensive approach to public administration and provides students with insight into the history of the field as well as major pertinent issues that impact public service and bureaucracy. -- Beth Rauhaus * Review *
This text blends a practitioner′s perspective with the necessary theoretical elements. Chapter 12, "Getting into the Civil Service," is a great help in showing students future job and internship possibilities with the government. This career-ready focus is much appreciated. -- Branson Herrera * Review *
Exploring Public Administration delves into the ins and outs of public administration in a practical manner. The authors do a good job of demystifying the field and offering practical lessons. -- Sombo Muzata * Review *