Sustainable Development for Public Administration

ISBN-13: 9780765622723 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 176 str.

Deniz Zeynep Leuenberger; Deniz Zeynup Leuenberger; John R. Bartle

Opis

This groundbreaking text focuses on the application of sustainability and sustainable development theories to public administration practice. It's designed to guide planning, resource management, and outcomes measurement for future and current non-profit and public managers. The book introduces sustainable development and related theories; ties these theories to public administration practice; and, elaborates on applications to specific PA specializations including energy management, transportation, water, waste management, urban development, wildlife conservation, and higher education. It also includes a chapter specifically geared to outcome measurement of sustainability goals in public and non-profit agencies.

Spis treści

1. Focus on Sustainability: A New Direction for Public 2. Economics and the Environment 3. Managing Risk as the Work of Governments 4. Nonprofit, For-Profit, and Public Agents 5. Fresh Water 6. Food Security and Safety 7. Solid Waste Removal and Management 8. Transportation 9. Wildlife and Oceans 10. Energy and Global Climate Change 11. Higher Education 12. Measurement and Assessment 13. The Future of Sustainable Development in Public Administration

O autorze

John R. Bartle (Author) ,  Deniz Zeynup Leuenberger (Author)