ASPA Series in Public Administration and Public Policy
About the Book Series
Founded in 1939, the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is the premier professional organization for public administration, dedicated to advancing its art, science, teaching and practice. The ASPA book series provides expert information on a range of public administration issues, each authored by a leader in the field. Series Editor David Rosenbloom is Distinguished Professor of Public Administration in the School of Public Affairs at American University, USA.
The New Face of Government: How Public Managers Are Forging a New Approach to Governance
1st Edition
By David E. McNabb
March 24, 2009
Change is sweeping the globe, and at the government level, operational changes are prompting many public administrators to develop new management styles and ways of delivering services to their citizens. In the process, they are changing the face of government. The New Face of Government: How ...
The Facilitative Leader in City Hall: Reexamining the Scope and Contributions
1st Edition
Edited
By James H. Svara
December 09, 2008
Two forms of local government are prevalent in American cities. The style of leadership found in mayor-council cities draws attention to the mayor and frequently involves power struggles as mayors attempt to assert control over city councils and city staff. However, the leadership of the mayor in ...