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Importance of the idea of democracy to public administration is very high. This book has given a new dimension to the subject by treating it with a democratic perspective. Here the book links the practice of public administration to the core concepts of democracy. Authored by eminent scholars in the respective fields, this book is a collection of articles which provides an in-depth study on democracy and public administration. In each chapter, the reader will find a summary of knowledge about the topics and author's analysis of current issues and trends which are central to the practice of public administration in a democracy. Intended for students of Political Science and a handy reference to public administrators, this will give valuable insights and the key concepts of public administration. Table of Contents Introduction: The Importance of Democracy for Public Administration 1. DEMOCRACY AND PUBLIC SERVICE 2. DEMOCRACY, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS, AND PUBLIC POLICY 3. A BRIEF TOUR OF PUBLIC ORGANIZATION THEORY IN THE UNITED STATES 4. CITIZENS, CITIZENSHIP, AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE 5. DEMOCRACY, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, AND BUDGETING: MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE OR JUST EXHAUSTING? 6. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT 7. DEMOCRACY AND THE "REPUBLICAN REVIVAL" IN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 8. EN-GENDERING DEMOCRACY: A FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE ON THE BODY POLITIC 9. DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 10. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PHILANTHROPY, AND DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES 11. THE PUBLIC SERVICE PRACTITIONER AS AGENT OF SOCIAL CHANGE About the Editor and Contributors Index