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Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III,Roger L. Kemp
Public officials and community-based organizations in cities, towns, counties, and other local jurisdictions, have been delivering commonsense and pragmatic services to accommodate new immigrants into American society. This volume is…
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Corruption is a chronic public concern affecting America’s cities. Corrupt practices range from embezzlement, graft, bribery, kickbacks, extortion, nepotism and patronage to the misuse of funds, vehicles, equipment, supplies and…
This volume aims to educate citizens and public officials about cybersecurity national best practices, which are contained in this volume. The hope is that this information helps educate citizens, employees…
A book for school boards, school administrators, policymakers, academics, and parents on the importance of staying informed and accurately responding to school security and safety. It is time to think…
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Combining a wide range of perspectives, this book is divided into three parts that each tackle a unique but essential facet of gun legislation in the US. With the goal…
The 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…
We tend to associate small town economic development with the decline of the rural United States - empty houses, shuttered shops and rusting factories. This collection of recent articles by…
Eminent domain is integral to a government’s legal ability to take private property for a public purpose. Bad faith abuses of eminent domain typically make the front pages of news…
Brings together lucid essays and case studies from both scholars and individuals on the front lines who manage international collaborations, lead local communities, provide services for people impacted by disasters…
The public services and care being provided to American veteran citizens are rapidly changing due to the increasing number of veterans that live in our cities. This volume documents these…
There are more senior citizens in the US today than ever before. Public services for seniors are rapidly changing and expanding as this diverse population ages. This collection of essays…
