Women in public administration

Women in Public Administration: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive exploration of the gender dimension in public administration through a unique collection of writings by women in the field. This first-of-its-kind text brings a Wealth of new evidence and analysis to the existing body of research on gender in public administration. A rich collection of case studies, empirical studies, and theoretical essays on women's issues in the public sphere illuminate the impact of gender on the theory and practice of public administration. Written by female public administrators and academics, this important book is a must-read for students of public administration and public policy, ethics gender or diversity studies. The dearth of research on how gender informs theory and practice in public administration continues to undermine the equitable representation of women in government. Women in Public Administration: Theory and Practice brings to light the challenges women face, past and present, in the public sector. --Book Jacket.

Year

2011

Language

English

Publisher

Jones & Bartlett Learning

Editions

1

Pages

333

ISBN

9780763777258

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