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Morgan (public administration, Portland State U.), Green, Shinn, and Robinson introduce students and practitioners to the basic management functions of public administration from a governmental perspective and through the theme of democratic constitutionalism. Chapters begin with case studies and cover the challenges and opportunities of public service; the centrality of various types of administrative discretion as a source of power and responsibility; the constitutional approach to the theory and practice of public service, including administrative ethics and responsibility; and aspects relating to the design and management of organizational systems, financing and budgeting, and strategic management. This edition has rewritten chapters to add emphasis on the relevance of material to nonprofit organizations, a new introductory chapter on the constitutional approach, emphasis on polity leadership, expanded discussion of the role of civil society in promoting the common good, a new section on new public governance, updated census tables, a new section on the importance of maintaining accountability in contract and networked systems of governance, and an expanded bibliography. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)