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Advances in Public Planning Ser.: Privatization in Practice : Reports on Trends, Cases and Debates in Public Service by Business and Nonprofits by Roger L. Kemp (2016, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10078647677X
ISBN-139780786476770
eBay Product ID (ePID)13038541545
Product Key Features
Number of Pages248 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePrivatization in Practice : Reports on Trends, Cases and Debates in Public Service by Business and Nonprofits
SubjectPublic Affairs & Administration, General, American Government / General, Government & Business
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
AuthorRoger L. Kemp
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Business & Economics
SeriesAdvances in Public Planning Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight13.6 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2016-026041
Reviews"Gonzalez and Kemp compiled an easy-to-read privatization handbook for citizens and communities."--Jossie Alegre, Senior Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission"A must read for the astute public servant."--Ian Kaiser, City Manager, City of Rocky Ford, Colorado"Gonzalez and Kemp have assembled a superb collection of informative, up-to-date, highly readable chapters on the delivery of public services by business firms and nonprofit organizations. The volume is conveniently divided into Parts on trends and developments, often-critical discussions and essays, and two dozen lively cases. You will want to have this volume on your bookshelf."-- J. Steven Ott, PhD, Professor, University of Utah"An excellent how-to guide for business and nonprofit contractors."--Terry Curl, DPA, Chicago Bridge and Iron senior engineering consultant and former assistant city manager"Gonzalez and Kemp have put together a highly accessible collection of real-world examples and discussions surrounding the provision of public services by organizations in the private and nonprofit sectors. The volume provides an excellent mix of case studies and thought provoking commentary on the privatization of public services that serves as an excellent resource for researchers and practitioners alike."--Jesse Levin, PhD, Principal Economist, American Institutes for Research Reviews of the first edition: "excellent"-- Choice "guidelines, examples, and precautions are outlined"-- American Libraries, "Gonzalez and Kemp compiled an easy-to-read privatization handbook for citizens and communities."--Jossie Alegre, Senior Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; "A must read for the astute public servant."--Ian Kaiser, City Manager, City of Rocky Ford, Colorado; "Gonzalez and Kemp have assembled a superb collection of informative, up-to-date, highly readable chapters on the delivery of public services by business firms and nonprofit organizations. The volume is conveniently divided into Parts on trends and developments, often-critical discussions and essays, and two dozen lively cases. You will want to have this volume on your bookshelf."-- J. Steven Ott, PhD, Professor, University of Utah; "An excellent how-to guide for business and nonprofit contractors."--Terry Curl, DPA, Chicago Bridge and Iron senior engineering consultant and former assistant city manager; "Gonzalez and Kemp have put together a highly accessible collection of real-world examples and discussions surrounding the provision of public services by organizations in the private and nonprofit sectors. The volume provides an excellent mix of case studies and thought provoking commentary on the privatization of public services that serves as an excellent resource for researchers and practitioners alike."--Jesse Levin, PhD, Principal Economist, American Institutes for Research; Reviews of the first edition: "excellent"-- Choice ; "guidelines, examples, and precautions are outlined"-- American Libraries, "Gonzalez and Kemp compiled an easy-to-read privatization handbook for citizens and communities."--Jossie Alegre, Senior Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; "A must read for the astute public servant."--Ian Kaiser, City Manager, City of Rocky Ford, Colorado; "Gonzalez and Kemp have assembled a superb collection of informative, up-to-date, highly readable chapters on the delivery of public services by business firms and nonprofit organizations. The volume is conveniently divided into Parts on trends and developments, often-critical discussions and essays, and two dozen lively cases. You will want to have this volume on your bookshelf."-- J. Steven Ott, Ph.D., Professor, University of Utah; "An excellent how-to guide for business and nonprofit contractors."--Terry Curl, DPA, Chicago Bridge and Iron senior engineering consultant and former assistant city manager; "Gonzalez and Kemp have put together a highly accessible collection of real-world examples and discussions surrounding the provision of public services by organizations in the private and nonprofit sectors. The volume provides an excellent mix of case studies and thought provoking commentary on the privatization of public services that serves as an excellent resource for researchers and practitioners alike."--Jesse Levin, Ph.D., Principal Economist, American Institutes for Research; Reviews of the first edition: "excellent"-- Choice ; "guidelines, examples, and precautions are outlined"-- American Libraries, "Gonzalez and Kemp compiled an easy-to-read privatization handbook for citizens and communities."-Jossie Alegre, Senior Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; "A must read for the astute public servant."-Ian Kaiser, City Manager, City of Rocky Ford, Colorado; "Gonzalez and Kemp have assembled a superb collection of informative, up-to-date, highly readable chapters on the delivery of public services by business firms and nonprofit organizations. The volume is conveniently divided into Parts on trends and developments, often-critical discussions and essays, and two dozen lively cases. You will want to have this volume on your bookshelf."- J. Steven Ott, Ph.D., Professor, University of Utah; "An excellent how-to guide for business and nonprofit contractors."-Terry Curl, DPA, Chicago Bridge and Iron senior engineering consultant and former assistant city manager; "Gonzalez and Kemp have put together a highly accessible collection of real-world examples and discussions surrounding the provision of public services by organizations in the private and nonprofit sectors. The volume provides an excellent mix of case studies and thought provoking commentary on the privatization of public services that serves as an excellent resource for researchers and practitioners alike."-Jesse Levin, Ph.D., Principal Economist, American Institutes for Research; Reviews of the first edition: "excellent"- Choice ; "guidelines, examples, and precautions are outlined"- American Libraries, Gonzalez and Kemp compiled an easy-to-read privatization handbook for citizens and communities.""-Jossie Alegre, Senior Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission ""A must read for the astute public servant.""-Ian Kaiser, City Manager, City of Rocky Ford, Colorado ""Gonzalez and Kemp have assembled a superb collection of informative, up-to-date, highly readable chapters on the delivery of public services by business firms and nonprofit organizations. The volume is conveniently divided into Parts on trends and developments, often-critical discussions and essays, and two dozen lively cases. You will want to have this volume on your bookshelf.""- J. Steven Ott, Ph.D., Professor, University of Utah.
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal338.925
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition
SynopsisThe 31 articles in this book discuss the pros and cons of privatization of public services. Examined are the need for alternative service delivery; the process of privatization; concrete examples of privatizing services generic to local governments; precautions; and the future of privatization., Cost efficiency was the initial goal of privatization--achieved in many cases but not consistently. Public services provided by the private sector were cheap in the beginning but became increasingly expensive, especially to low-income citizens. The lessons learned from early successes and failures gave birth to a new goal--effectiveness of services, as measured by accountable results. Government officials are not looking just for proven budget savings; they must also be concerned with the quality of public services and ultimately the happiness of citizens and communities. In its updated second edition, this collection of essays explores the good and the bad sides of privatization. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
LC Classification NumberHD4605.P745 2016
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