Product Description

This introductory level public administration text introduces students to the world of public administration in real, practical terms. The student begins with a study of theory and then learns the personal and interpersonal skills necessary to influence public policy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1396395 in Books
• Published on: 1998-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 474 pages

About the Author
Robert B. Denhardt is a Professor of Public Administration at Arizona State University and a Visiting Professor at the University of Delaware. A fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, Dr. Denhardt is a past president of the American Society for Public Administration, the leading national association promoting excellence in public service. Dr. Denhardt is the author of several books, including MANAGING HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THE PURSUIT OF SIGNIFICANCE, IN THE SHADOW OF ORGANIZATION, and THEORIES OF PUBLIC ORGANZATION. He is also the editor of several others, including EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICE, THE REVITALIZATION OF THE PUBLIC SERIVCE, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN ACTION, and POLLUTION AND PUBLIC POLICY. He has published more than seventy-five articles in professional journals, primarily in the areas of public sector management, strategic planning and public productivity, and organization behavior. Prior to joining the faculty at Arizona State University and the University of Delaware, Dr. Denhardt taught at the universities of Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, New Orleans, and Central Florida.

Customer Reviews

Book Review
The book was in good shape. Although I bought it used, there were no major highlights or underlines. Cover was in good shape.

Keep the dictionary handy!
The book is very dry, though I'm not sure what I expected. I did notice that I had to refer to a dictionary quite a bit because of the difficult words they used. I am not entirely sure that this book will do the trick in my class, we'll have to wait and see. Needs graphic representations like charts, pictures, examples (none) and chapter representative side stories (none) to actaully drive home the ideas they want to bring across. Not the best book I've ever read or had to learn from.

Decent
Solid basic overview of public administration. Designed for an overview course, not much depth.