The New Public Service
Serving, Not Steering
M.E. Sharpe (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 15. March 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7656-1999-0 (ISBN)
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Description
This widely praised work provides a framework for the many voices calling for the reaffirmation of democratic values, citizenship, and service in the public interest. The expanded edition includes an all-new chapter that addresses the practical issues of applying these ideals in actual, real-life situations. "The New Public Service, Expanded Edition" is organized around a set of seven core principles: serve citizens, not customers; seek the public interest; value citizenship and public service above entrepreneurship; think strategically, act democratically; recognize that accountability isn't simple; serve, rather than steer; and value people, not just productivity. The book asks us to think carefully and critically about what public service is, why it is important, and what values ought to guide what we do and how we do it. It celebrates what is distinctive, important and meaningful about public service and considers how we might better live up to those ideals and values. All students and serious practitioners in public administration and public policy should read this book. While debates about public policy issues will surely continue, this compact, clearly written volume provides an important framework for public service based on and fully integrated with citizen discourse and the public interest.
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Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Armonk
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
references, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7656-1999-0 (9780765619990)
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Janet V. Denhardt | Robert B. Denhardt
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