Providing students with a solid conceptual foundation in public administration, this Third Edition contains the latest information on trends in the discipline and examines the impact of September 11th and the war on terrorism.

Shafritz and Russell address the important issues in public administration with a witty writing style that captivates students and encourages them to think critically about the nature of public administration today. To further engage students and to reinforce the narrative, the text presents unique chapter-opening vignettes, chapter ending case studies and a boxed reading program with real-life excerpts and quotes.