In Defense of Politics in Public Administration: A Value Pluralist Perspective (Public Administration: Criticism and Creativity) - Softcover

Spicer, Michael W.

9780817357962: In Defense of Politics in Public Administration: A Value Pluralist Perspective (Public Administration: Criticism and Creativity)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0817357963 ISBN 13: 9780817357962

Publisher: University Alabama Press, 2014

This book is a spirited declaration of principles and a timely contribution to a dialogue that is redefining public administration, both in theory and in practice.

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About the Author:

Michael W. Spicer""is Professor of Public Administration and Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University and the author of "Public Administration and the State" (Alabama, 2001).

Review:

"This is a great book, entirely original, and I know of no work like it. It combines deep knowledge of relatively contemporary political and moral philosophy with a total command of the core literature in public administration. It goes well beyond works on ethics in public administration and is qualitatively well above even the best of them. Spicer is clearly among the very best minds in the field of public administration. He puts all the pieces together in this "tour de force "on what is and has long been the field's central question: What is the appropriate relationship of politics to public administration. This is a very important book and I hope it finds its way into every public administration program and every public administration faculty member's hands."--David H. Rosenbloom, author of "Building a Legislative-Centered Public Administration, ""Administrative Law for Public Managers", and "Public Administration: Understanding Management, Politics, and Law in the Public Sector"

"Spicer argues that politics is central to public administration because it reflects the moral diversity and value differences found within a democracy. An outstanding book for collections on public administration, policy, and U.S. politiecs. Highly recommended for all readership levels."--"CHOICE"

"Michael Spicer presents both a tightly argued endorsement of public administrators' necessary and legitimate participation in political discourse as well as a convincing rebuttal to those ... whose misplaced optimism about the possible benefits of technicist analysis, policy neutrality, and bureaucratic control conspire to produce what Spicer calls an 'antipolitical attitude.'"--"Administrative Theory & Praxis" / Public Administration Theory Network

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