Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy - 5 Volume Set

Now in its third edition, Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy remains the definitive source for article-length presentations spanning the fields of public administration and public policy. It includes entries for: BudgetingBureaucracyConflict resolutionCountries and regionsCourt administrationGender issuesHealth careHuman resource managementLawLocal governmentMethodsOrganizationPerformancePolicy areasPolicy-making processProcurementState governmentTheoriesThis revamped five-volume edition is a reconceptualization of the first edition by Jack Rabin. It incorporates over 225 new entries and over 100 revisions, including a range of contributions and updates from the renowned academic and practitioner leaders of today as well as the next generation of top scholars. The entries address topics in clear and coherent language and include references to additional sources for further study.