Public Administration

American Sheep introduces the remarkable story of how sheep helped shape American history from the colonial era through the early twentieth century...

This book analyses labour inspectors discretionary practices in handling complex cases of labour exploitation in the Italian context. By outlining ...

This book examines Max Weber's understanding of bureaucracy by applying his ideas to the development of officialdom from the ninth century to the p...

This book uses an open, explorative approach to deal with the different aspects of gender discrimination and gender empowerment policies, as well a...

This open access book provides the first in-depth study of the development of federal gender equality politics and policy in Australia from the 197...

The traditional concept of the nation-state as the key player in global affairs is being challenged by the forces of globalization, technological p...

This book analyses the implications of sustainability on public financial management in Europe. Public sector entities at national, regional, and m...

Politically correct pundits have been attempting to relegate Standard English to the status of a dialect, since they have succumbed to the idea tha...

This open access book critically examines how discourses and policies target and exclude migrants and their families in Europe and North America al...

This book presents a series of interconnected studies designed to understand systemic corruption in local governments. Coined as the Corruption Con...

In 1956 W. E. B. Du Bois was denied a passport to attend the Présence Africaine Congress of Black Writers and Artists in Paris. So he sent the asse...

Philosophizing the indefensible asks what distinctive contributions political philosophers might make when reflecting on blatant moral failures in ...

Using case studies from Florida and the Caribbean region, this book summarizes the state of coral reef conservation today. The question this book a...

Concern about the integrity of American elections did not start with Trump's election; flaws in procedures have gradually grown during recent decad...

Municipal Boundary Battles explores the motivations, land use effects, and financial implications of municipal boundary adjustments across Canada, ...

The traditional concept of the nation-state as the key player in global affairs is being challenged by the forces of globalization, technological p...

Since the creation of the Department for International Development, the purpose of UK development policy and aid has changed significantly. This bo...

The Art of Policymaking is the only book designed to provide students and practitioners with a detailed explanation of the specific tools, techniqu...

In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, this book provides comprehensive guidance on cybersecurity leadership specifically tailored to...

In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, this book provides comprehensive guidance on cybersecurity leadership specifically tailored to...

A sweeping history of American cities and towns, and the utopian aspirations that shaped them, by one of Americas leading urban planners and schola...

This open access book critically examines the policies and practices related to climate-related human mobility in Asia-Pacific and the legal and po...

This book examines the rise of exclusionary neoliberalism by assessing how far-right populist actors impact economic policy change. Drawing on the ...