Includes glossary, bibliographical references and index. Milakovich, M. E., & Gordon, G. J. (2013). Public administration in America (11th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.

Chapter 1: Approaching the study of public administration -- Chapter 2: Public administration, Democracy, and Bureaucratic Power -- Chapter 3: Federalism and Intergovernmental relations -- Chapter 4: Organizational theory -- Chapter 5: Decision making in administration -- Chapter 6: Chief executives and the challenges of administrative leadership -- Chapter 7: Public personnel administration and human resources development -- Chapter 8: Government budgeting -- Chapter 9: Public policy and program implementation -- Chapter 10: Performance management in public sector -- Chapter 11: Government regulation and administrative law -- Chapter 12: Conclusion

"This edition has been thoroughly revised in order to consolidate previous material, add important updates, and focus on current events and policies facing our nation and its citizens. Updated material includes analysis of President Obama s time in office up until this book s publication; discussion of current policy issues such as competitive sourcing, homeland security, intelligence reform, the war on terrorism, globalization, affirmative action, accountability, civil liberties, regulatory reform, performance management, and decision making in government; and the ongoing discussions of changing political and administrative values, federalism, information and communication technology (including e gov), organizational development, human resources, budgeting, contracting, regulation, administrative law, and the international dimensions of the field." - From the Book