How Long to Read Public Administration in Theory and Practice

How Long Does it Take to Read Public Administration in Theory and Practice?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 24 minutes to read Public Administration in Theory and Practice by Raymond W Cox III

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Hailed for its timelessness and timeliness, Public Administration in Theory and Practice examines public administration from a normative perspective and provides students with an understanding of the practice of public administration. Combining historical, contextual, and theoretical perspectives, this text give students a truly comprehensive overview of the discipline and focuses on the practical implications of public administration theory. This substantially revised third edition features: Increased emphasis on and expanded coverage of management skills, practices, and approaches, including an all-new "Managerial Toolkit" section comprising several new chapters on important topics like transboundary interactions, cultural competencies, citizen engagement, and leadership and decision-making. Expanded part introductions to provide a thematic overview for students, reinforce the multiple conceptual frameworks or lenses through which public administration may be viewed, and provide guidance on the learning outcomes the reader may anticipate. Still deeper examination of the connections between historic theoretical perspectives and current practices, to help students think through practical and realistic solutions to problems that acknowledge historic precedence and theory, yet also leave room for creative new ways of thinking. This expanded analysis also offers a forum for comparative perspectives, particularly how these practices have emerged in other countries. PowerPoint slides, Discussion Questions (with a focus on practice), Learning Outcomes, and "Things to Ponder" at the end of each chapter that may be used as lecture topics or essay examination questions. Public Administration in Theory and Practice, third edition is an ideal introduction to the art and science of public administration for American MPA students, and serves as essential secondary reading for upper-level undergraduate students seeking a fair and balanced understanding of public management.

How long is Public Administration in Theory and Practice?

Public Administration in Theory and Practice by Raymond W Cox III is 429 pages long, and a total of 111,111 words.

This makes it 145% the length of the average book. It also has 136% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Public Administration in Theory and Practice Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 7 minutes to read Public Administration in Theory and Practice aloud.

What Reading Level is Public Administration in Theory and Practice?

Public Administration in Theory and Practice is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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