Public Administration in America, 12th Edition

Michael E. Milakovich, George J. Gordon

Copyright 2023
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Clearly and concisely written, Milakovich/Gordon's PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA, 12th edition, brings together theoretical, historical and contemporary perspectives to help students understand the current U.S. political and public administration systems. Early chapters address the nature, context and structure of U.S. public administration, followed by coverage of organization theory, decision-making and leadership. The authors then focus on the core functions of human resources administration and development, government budgeting, public policymaking and implementation, and government regulation/administrative law. The book concludes with performance management and discussion of the future of public administration. Competing viewpoints throughout enhance student understanding while challenging them to think creatively and constructively about ways to address key issues.

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Michael E. Milakovich

Michael E. Milakovich is a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. A life 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 books on a variety of subjects in digital governance, digital learning, political science and public administration.

George J. Gordon

George J. Gordon is a professor emeritus of political science at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. He is a member of the American Society for Public Administration and author of numerous conference papers and journal articles on federalism and intergovernmental relations. Active in political and civic affairs, Dr. Gordon was a section head for the annual Conference of the Midwest Political Science Association, a longtime member of the McLean County (Illinois) Board and a presidential elector in 1992.

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Thoroughly updated, the 12th edition integrates careful and exhaustive coverage of the Trump and Biden presidencies into discussion of all relevant aspects of public administration.
Detailed discussions of COVID-19 cover its sweeping effects across numerous aspects of public administration as well as governmental responses to the pandemic.
The authors provide an insightful examination of the impact of divisive politics and polarization on the larger political system as well as the influence of political and policymaking decisions on administrative actions and decisions.
Discussion of the evolution of advanced digital technologies highlight how artificial intelligence, big data analysis, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile networks and others improve connectivity and productivity between citizens and government service providers.
Treatment of major topics has been thoroughly updated throughout to reflect both recent scholarship and the latest developments in the field.

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Fully updated chapters keep students abreast of the ever-changing political environment and how the pace of change is creating turbulent times. New coverage includes the COVID-19 pandemic and its many consequences, the overall impacts of the Trump presidency on public administration, recent intelligence reorganizations, homeland security, the results and implications of the 2018 midterm and 2020 national elections, and the new directions set by the Biden administration.
Features and topics have been streamlined and consolidated for easier comprehension across all chapters. Presenting a current event or policy, popular "Point/Counterpoint" features spark lively classroom discussion and debate of both sides of the issue, enabling students to see the full picture and determine their own informed opinions on key issues.
Extensive coverage of politics and administrations since the 2016 and 2020 national elections includes in-depth discussions of Trump and Biden administration policies. In addition, references have been updated throughout to provide more current research resources.
Discussions of electronic government, digital applications, changing aspects of federalism and public administration, advanced technologies, remote connectivity, citizen participation, fuel economy standards and health care concerns illustrate the roles students can play at many levels in public administration and in different areas of government. Coverage of new management technologies embedded in the operations of government agencies -- at all functions and levels -- help current and future public administrators understand how these applications change citizen-agency relationships.
Comprehensive coverage of the dynamics of American politics and public administration within the context of changing U.S. and global economies gives students a realistic picture of the current American political and public administration systems.
Intriguing coverage of a variety of traditional topics -- from citizen participation to digital governance to administrative leadership -- is paired with thoughtful discussion questions that encourage class participation.

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Preface.
Part I: THE NATURE, CONTEXT, AND STRUCTURE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN AMERICA.
1. Approaching the Study of Public Administration.
2. Public Administration, Democracy, and Bureaucratic Power.
3. Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations.
Part II: MANAGING AND LEADING PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS.
4. Organizational Theory.
5. Decision Making in Administration.
6. Chief Executives and Challenges of Administrative Leadership.
Part III: THE CORE FUNCTIONS OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT.
7. Human Resources Administration and Development.
8. Government Budgeting.
9. Public Policy and Implementation.
10. Government Regulation and Administrative Law.
Part IV: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN A TURBULENT FUTURE: RESULTS AND RESPONSIVENESS IN A CHANGING WORLD.
11. Improving Performance Management in Government and the Public Sector.
12. Conclusion: Public Administration in a Time of Conflict and Change.
Appendix: Professional Associations for Information and Job Opportunities and Public Administration Journals for Research.
Glossary.
Index.