Public Administration in America

Think you know how to run a city government? Find out how it's really done with PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA. This edition shows you how the day-to-day operations work, plus asks tough questions about ethics and power. Take your leadership to a new level and ace the class with PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONIN AMERICA.

Michael E. Milakovich is a professor of political science at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and serves on the National Center for Public Productivity's board of directors. A 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 political science and public administration.

George J. Gordon is a professor of political science at Illinois State University at Normal and a prolific author of articles on federalism and intergovernmental relations. Active in political and civic affairs, Dr. Gordon is a past presidential elector, a member of the McLean County Board, and the section head for the Convention of the Midwest Political Science Association.