The next government of the United States : why our institutions fail us and how to fix them / Donald...
The next government of the United States : why our institutions fail us and how to fix them / Donald F. Kettl.
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Publisher
New York ; London : W. W. Norton & Co., c2009.
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N351.73/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiv, 288 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. Mildred and Katrina -- Ch. 2. Network challenges -- Ch. 3. Irresponsible government -- Ch. 4. Routines and remedies -- Ch. 5. Tectonic nation -- Ch. 6. Rocket science -- Ch. 7. The political future.
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Publisher
New York ; London : W. W. Norton & Co., c2009.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2009.
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Summary
Kettl envisions a legion of "rocket scientists" who run government the way that rocket scientists launch rockets - with strong leadership focused on objectives, held accountable for performance, and linked effectively to citizens so that it acts decisively for the public good. This book is a guide to the problems that ail our government and a road...
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The next government of the United States : why our institutions fail us and how to fix them / Donald F. Kettl.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2009.
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N351.73/2
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74VM0DBoRJzy
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ISBN
9780393051124 (hardcover)
DDC
351.73
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991001632559702626