Introducing Public Administration

By Jay M. Shafritz & E. W. Russell

Introducing Public Administration, 10th Edition remains one of the most widely adopted introductory textbooks in the field of public administration. This edition offers a clear, engaging, and authoritative overview of how government works, how public policies are implemented, and how administrators respond to complex social challenges.

Blending theory, history, and contemporary practice, the book explains the foundations of public administration while highlighting the realities of modern governance. It is designed to help students understand public organizations, management responsibilities, policy execution, and administrative ethics in a practical, accessible manner.

What This Book Does

This textbook introduces the essential concepts, institutions, and processes that shape public administration, preparing readers to analyze how public programs are designed, managed, and evaluated across different levels of government.

Key Features of the 10th Edition

• Updated coverage of current public policy issues and administrative reforms
• Clear introduction to bureaucracy, organization theory, and public management
• Applied case studies illustrating real-world decision-making
• Balanced discussion of theory, history, and contemporary practice
• Widely adopted in political science and public affairs programs

Who Should Use This Book?

• Undergraduate and graduate students in public administration
• Political science and public affairs majors
• Government employees and aspiring public managers
• Policy analysts and administrative professionals

A foundational guide to understanding how government works.
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