Understanding public leadership

Description:

"This major new text by one of the leading figures in the field worldwide, provides a systematic, and up-to-date introduction to political, public service and civic leadership drawing on a wide range of examples from across the western world. Rather than uncritically importing concepts and themes from the world of business, the author takes full account of the distinctive character of public leadership. Drawing on a wide range of both established approaches and cutting edge research - including his own - he provides an intellectually sophisticated but accessible state-of-the-art assessment which will meet the needs of students and practitioners alike"--

subjects: Civic leaders,  Leadership,  Community leadership,  Political leadership,  Public administration,  Civil leaders,  POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration,  88.20 public organization, public management,  Politische Führung,  POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Public Affairs & Administration