Book Series
Public Administration and Public Policy
New & Published Titles:
Performance-Based Management Systems
Effective Implementation and Maintenance
Expectations for performance management systems continue to grow in the public sector, as they facilitate effective decision making. Yet few administrators know how to effectively…
read more2008 | Hardback: 978-1-4200-5427-9 (Auerbach Publicatio)
Handbook of Governmental Accounting
Demystifying a growing and dynamic field, Handbook of Governmental Accounting reflects the increasing complexity of this area, enabling readers to grasp the intricate accounting that…
read more2008 | Hardback: 978-1-57444-758-3 (CRC Press)
The Facilitative Leader in City Hall
Reexamining the Scope and Contributions
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…
read more2008 | Hardback: 978-1-4200-6831-3 (CRC Press)
Labor Relations in the Public Sector, Fourth Edition
That we are participants in a global economy may no longer be news, but its impact continues to shape the field of labor relations. This…
read more2008 | Hardback: 978-1-4200-6314-1 (CRC Press)
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Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies
The First Complete Contracting Reference/ Textbook for State and Local Agencies
Federal contracting officials have a comprehensive resource in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to guide…
read more2008 | Hardback: 978-1-4200-7832-9 (CRC Press)
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Understanding Research Methods
A Guide for the Public and Nonprofit Manager
Hone Precise Questions to Efficiently Extract Only Vital Information
Managers and administrators in the public-policy and nonprofit sectors rely heavily on analytical skills to quickly…
read more2008 | Hardback: 978-1-57444-585-5 (CRC Press)
International Handbook of Public Procurement
Since the 1990s, government at all levels is under increasing pressure to do more with less. However, despite the U.S. government spending about 15 to… read more2008 | Hardback: 978-1-4200-5457-6 (Auerbach Publicatio)
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State and Local Pension Fund Management
Intense media coverage of the public pension funding crisis continues to fuel heightened awareness in and debate over public pension benefits. With over $3 trillion… read more2008 | Hardback: 978-0-8493-0548-1 (Auerbach Publicatio)
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Business Improvement Districts
Research, Theories, and Controversies
Can BIDs Provide Urban Areas with Improved Services?Initiated and governed by property or business owners under the authorization of state and local…
read more2008 | Hardback: 978-1-4200-4576-5 (Auerbach Publicatio)
Handbook of Employee Benefits and Administration
Fiscal realities and changing social priorities are requiring a dramatic shift in the way that benefits are selected and awarded to employees, especially in the… read more2008 | Hardback: 978-1-4200-5192-6 (CRC Press)
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Forthcoming Titles:
Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism
By Mark A. Prelas, Tushar K. Ghosh, Dabir S. Viswanath, Sudarshan K. Loyalka
To be published June 26th 2009
The New Face of Government
By David E. McNabb
To be published March 13th 2009