Caught Between the Dog and the Fireplug, Or, How to Survive Public Service
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Author | : Kenneth H. Ashworth |
Publisher | : Georgetown University Press |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780878408474 |
ISBN-13 | : 0878408479 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Caught Between the Dog and the Fireplug, Or, How to Survive Public Service by : Kenneth H. Ashworth
Book excerpt: Entertaining letters of advice from a sympathetic uncle to a niece or nephew embarking on a government sector career convey what life is really like in a public service job and give advice for anyone considering a career in federal, state, or local government. Discussion encompasses dealing with the press and maintaining ethical standards. The author uses examples from his public service career to illustrate fundamental concepts of public administration. Ashworth teaches at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas-Austin. Among his many positions in public service, he served as Texas Commissioner of Higher Education. c. Book News Inc.