Governance in dark times practical philosophy for public service

By:

Stivers, Camilla

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Washington, D.C Georgetown University Press 2008Description: x, 166 p. ; 22 cmISBN:

9781589011977

Subject(s):

Public administration

DDC classification:

351.01STI

Summary: With the rush of calamitous events in recent years―the September 11 terror attacks, the Iraq imbroglio, and hurricanes Katrina and Rita―Americans feel themselves to be living in dark times. Trust in one another and in the government is at low ebb. People in public service face profound challenges to the meaning and efficacy of their work. Where can a public servant turn for a public philosophy to sustain practice?

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

With the rush of calamitous events in recent years―the September 11 terror attacks, the Iraq imbroglio, and hurricanes Katrina and Rita―Americans feel themselves to be living in dark times. Trust in one another and in the government is at low ebb. People in public service face profound challenges to the meaning and efficacy of their work. Where can a public servant turn for a public philosophy to sustain practice?

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