Government at work
Marc Holzer
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Government at work
by Marc Holzer, Kathe Callahan
Published
2012
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Pages
245
ISBN-13
9781452249407
Description
This book presents persuasive arguments in support of public service and those who work within it. The authors argue that some services are only appropriate to government control: public safety, highways, armed and emergency services, parks, and public schools. Other services are operated/undertaken by government in response to problems that society and the private sector have failed to solve: housing, transportation, clean air and water, and so on. In both instances, the public sector requires complex problem-solving processes - never simple solutions - and, despite the negative images of (bumbling) bureaucrats imprinted on the public consciousness, Government at Work shows how public servants do difficult jobs well. Marc Holzer and Kathe Callahan compile evidence that creativity, productivity, and excellence are not strangers to, but often characteristic of, government programs. The public sector's innovative problem-solving should be exploited in the attack on complex problems as they emerge in our society.
Subjects
The Wealth of Nations
Much Ado About Nothing
Tartuffe
By the King
Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan shozō Meijiki kankō tosho maikuro-ban shūsei
International trade
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Government at work?
This edition of Government at work has approximately 245 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Government at work?
For most readers, Government at work typically takes between 5h 6m and 3h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Government at work?
The estimated word count for Government at work is approximately 61,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Government at work?
Government at work was written by Marc Holzer, Kathe Callahan.
When was Government at work published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.