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Exploring Public Administration: An Introduction
First Edition
- Samantha L. Mosier - East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
- Casey J. Fleming - East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
February 2026 | 640 pages | CQ Press
With an approachable “pracademic” perspective that blends theory with on-the-job experience, Exploring Public Administration offers an engaging introduction to public administration. Authors Samantha Mosier and Casey Fleming use specific examples and clear prose to illustrate the dynamics between public management and policymaking across the federal, state, local, and nonprofit levels. Practitioner-written case studies connect concepts to practice and offer insight into the day-to-day work of public servants, and a chapter on getting into the civil service offers advice for students considering a career in the field.
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Bureaucracy and Its Government Role
Chapter 3: Decision-Making
Chapter 4: Budgeting
Chapter 5: Organizational Theory and Design
Chapter 6: The Civil Service and Labor Relations
Chapter 7: Strategic Human Resource Management
Chapter 8: Leadership and Management
Chapter 9: Accountability and Ethics
Chapter 10: Implementation
Chapter 11: Evaluation and Assessment
Chapter 12: Getting Into the Civil Service
Appendix 1: Check Your Progress Answer Key
Glossary
