<p>Privatizing the Public Sector [paperback] SAVAS [Jan 01, 1988]</p>

Privatization

SAVAS

Seven Bridges Press,U.S.

Time, Chance, and Organizations: Natural Selection in a Perilous Environment

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Citizen Politics in Western Democracies: Public Opinion and Political Parties in the US, UK, Germany and France

Citizen politics in western democracies: Public opinion and political parties in the United States, Great Britain, West Germany, and France

Russell J. Dalton

The Case for Bureaucracy persuasively argues that American public servants and administrative institutions are among the best in the world. Contrary to popular stereotypes, they are neither sources of great waste nor a threat to liberty, but social assets of critical value to a functioning democracy. In presenting his case, Goodsell touches on core aspects of public administration while drawing on important, recent events to bring case material and empirical evidence fully up to date.This new edition incorporates the events of 9/11 to explore their impact on future bureaucratic performance, speaking specifically to the massive reorganization under the new Department of Homeland Security. As well, Goodsell offers a complete assessment of the reinventing government movement and related reforms to show how far bureaucracies have come, while pointing to the challenges they continue to face.Updating worth highlighting:New data on public perceptions of bureaucracy.New section on the delegation of policy implementation to contractors and nonprofits.New statistics regarding quality-of-life improvements in American society since the 1980s.New profiles of real bureaucrats&BAD:mdash;and citizen interaction with them&BAD:mdash;giving bureaucracy a human face.New material on bureaucratic contributions to the political system that go beyond implementing policy.New coverage of the administrative consolidation following 9/11 and competitive outsourcing by the Bush Administration.New analysis of current reform proposals focused on market competition and business management practices.New proposals for ways to improve bureaucracy.

The case for bureaucracy: A public administration polemic (Chatham House series on change in American politics)

Charles T. Goodsell

Now in its eighth edition, B. Guy Peterss trusted text once again provides a meticulous overview of the process behindand the current state of American public policy. In addition to balanced and comprehensive coverage of governmental structures and policymaking procedures, Peters addresses an array of specific policy issues as well as cost-benefit and ethical analysis. Brief background sections now start each issues chapter, providing readers with additional context before they dive into current problems and policies. In addition to an in-depth look at economic policy in light of the current financial turmoil and recession, this revision includes valuable new material on the politics of international treaties and climate control and devotes further attention to foreign policy. In a brand new chapter Peters accessibly explains approaches to the policymaking process, including institutional, economic, constructivist, and stages models, along with concepts such as the advocacy coalition framework, bounded rationality, and incrementalism. Updated graphics, tables, and charts throughout ensure that students have access to the latest data in the field, while new photos illustrate important points.

American Public Policy

PETERS