Bøker av Charles T. Goodsell

Takes the position that US bureaucracy is neither a generalized failure not a sinkhole of waste as mythologized by anti-government ideologues. Rather, it is one of the most effective and innovative sets of administrative institutions of any government in the world today.

Focuses on organizational mission and its potential to be a strong energizing force in government - one that animates a workforce internally and attracts admiration and talent externally. Analyzing what works best (and what doesn't), this title provides a metric through which agency mystique can be evaluated and modeled.

This unique collection broadens the focus of public administration to include practical and theoretical insights from the worlds of literature and the arts. By making connections between what are normally seen as disparate arenas, the contributors seek to enrich the theory and practice of public administration.

An examination of the interplay of architecture and politics in all 50 state capitols of America. Using analysis and photographs of exteriors and interiors, Charles T. Goodsell demonstrates how the architectural elements embody political values and ideas.