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The American Society for Public Administration is the largest and most prominent professional association for public administration. It is dedicated to advancing the art, science, teaching and practice of public and non-profit administration.
Reinventing American Cities with the City Web
Since 2011, there has been a movement back to the cities which have reversed 90 years of hollowing out American cities. The Obama administration, recognizing these demographic trends, launched the…
The Why of Public Service
H. George Frederickson among others has extolled the importance of knowing whom government works for. The Preamble to the United States Constitution makes it perfectly clear as to the relationship…
After Fukushima: Citizen Preparedness for Nuclear Emergencies
This year marks the fifth year anniversary of the devastating nuclear disaster caused by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accidents. Fukushima brought human tragedy and unprecedented economic loss to…
Resiliency through Environmental Bureaucracy
Environmental policy has been an underdeveloped initiative for nearly 70 years. With current national security matters, celebrity sensationalism and the ensuing presidential elections, it is evident that the governance of…
Government as Advocate in Disaster Management
The story goes that if people are more self-reliant, there will be less reliance on government when disaster strikes. If we continue on this trend, government’s role must shift from…
The Oscar Nominations and Local Government
Last year was a great year for films. Two of the best – by my own estimation and that of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – are…
Research to Practice: Community Social Capital and Collaborations in Emergency Management
Emergency management has evolved to rely increasingly on collaboration across federal, state and local levels of government, and the business and nonprofit sectors. In response, researchers have devoted attention to…
Judicial Branch Response to Disasters
While court personnel are not true first responders, the judicial branch fulfills a critical role in restoring order in the aftermath of natural and human-instigated disasters. The judiciary’s emergency management…
Hurricane Awesome: The Politics of Naming Storms
Hurricanes have been named after saints, two different phonetic alphabets and even politicians. The first time proper names were used was in the late 1800s. Early proposed naming conventions included…
The Importance of Executive and Middle Managers
Middle managers supervise employees and surveys show that the most important reason people stay in or leave their jobs is their manager. A survey by Randstand found that more than…
The Challenge of Tax Incentives
Economic development is one of the terms in public administration that has different meanings to different actors under different conditions. In the U.S. system, with the absence of federal planning,…