Managing Local Government: Public Administration in Practice

Book Overview

This book provides a descriptive analysis of how public administrators manage municipal government. Using examples from the United States, it explores six dimensions of public administration: legal aspects of public management; human resources management; budgeting and public finance; the political dimension; intergovernmental relations and ethical considerations. As well as theory, the authors address such practical issues as economic development, housing, culture and recreation, public safety, transportation and waste disposal.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803939388
• ISBN13: 9780803939387
• Release Date: June 1991
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 363 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.3" x 5.8"