New Perspectives on Public Services

New Perspectives on Public Services
Author: Christopher Pollitt
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2012-01-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199603839

The book examines two elements, place and technology, that are under-researched in the public management literature. It shows how basic public services both shape and are shaped by the specifics of places and technological change by bringing together a wide range of theory and internationally comparative empirical material.

Ie-Amer Gov/Pol

Ie-Amer Gov/Pol
Author: Schmidt
Publisher: Thomson
Total Pages: 712
Release: 2004-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780534631635

A Theory of Justice

A Theory of Justice
Author: John RAWLS
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2009-06-30
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0674042603

Though the revised edition of A Theory of Justice, published in 1999, is the definitive statement of Rawls's view, so much of the extensive literature on Rawls's theory refers to the first edition. This reissue makes the first edition once again available for scholars and serious students of Rawls's work.

American Government in Black and White

American Government in Black and White
Author: Paula Denice McClain
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 736
Release: 2021-02-03
Genre: Minorities
ISBN: 9780197534182

"American Government in Black and White: Diversity and Democracy, Fifth Edition, covers all of the standard topics found in an Introduction to American Government text while also speaking to today's students who want to examine how racial inequality has shaped-and will continue to shape-who we are and what we believe. Authors Paula D. McClain and Steven C. Tauber address issues of inequality in major facets of American government, including the U.S. Constitution, key political institutions, and the making of public policy. Engaging the original voices of racial and ethnic actors in our nation's history, the text shows how to measure and evaluate the importance of equality in America, from its founding up to today"--

Introduction to Business

Introduction to Business
Author: Lawrence J. Gitman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1455
Release: 2024-09-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Introduction to Business covers the scope and sequence of most introductory business courses. The book provides detailed explanations in the context of core themes such as customer satisfaction, ethics, entrepreneurship, global business, and managing change. Introduction to Business includes hundreds of current business examples from a range of industries and geographic locations, which feature a variety of individuals. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of business concepts, with attention to the knowledge and skills necessary for student success in this course and beyond. This is an adaptation of Introduction to Business by OpenStax. You can access the textbook as pdf for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better ebook reading experience. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The World of Words

The World of Words
Author: Margaret Ann Richek
Publisher:
Total Pages: 436
Release: 1996
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780395750513

Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric

Logic and Contemporary Rhetoric
Author: Howard Kahane
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Fallacies
ISBN: 9781133942320

This classic text has introduced tens of thousands of students to sound reasoning using a wealth of current, relevant, and stimulating examples all put together and explained in a witty and invigorating writing style. Long the choice of instructors who want to "keep students engaged," LOGIC AND CONTEMPORARY RHETORIC: THE USE OF REASON IN EVERYDAY LIFE, 12E, International Edition combines examples from television, newspapers, magazines, advertisements, and our nation's political dialogue. The text not only brings the concepts to life for students but also puts critical-thinking skills into a context that students will retain and use throughout their lives.