Essentials of Public Service

An Introduction to Contemporary Public Administration (2nd edition)

Essentials of Public Service is written for the twenty-first century, employing a governance lens in which the term “public sector” embraces government, public service-minded nonprofits, social enterprises, and for-profit entities that partner with government to provide goods and services.

Updated Cases

Cases have been updated to reflect recent major events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, election administration challenges, the Capitol mob, and contemporary social justice movements.

New Feature: “In My Own Words”

Each chapter concludes with a profile of a recent MPA graduate. These profiles provide readers broad exposure to public service career opportunities, professional advice, and recommended resources.

Lower Price

Based on popular demand, we have reduced the student price by $20.