Administrative Discretion in Action: A Narrative of Eminent Domain (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781498510943)

This book is about changing the way we do public administration. It is about the wielding of administrative discretion in the implementation of a constitutional power: eminent domain, taking private property for public use. Administrative Discretion in Action: A Narrative of Eminent Domain, emphasizes the normative, constitutional perspective of public administration to study administrators' decision-making process that balances economic, political, and community interests--often in that order. It is about facilitating dialogue between public officials and the public.

This book is a tool for interested scholars, practitioners, students, and community members about the dynamic of administration of public affairs in a political context. Grounded in public administration theory, this book utilizes an in-depth, comprehensive analysis of the US Supreme Court's landmark 2005 decision in Kelo v. New London--from the perspective of public officials and community members in the state of Connecticut (home of Kelo case)--to share a balanced narrative.

Author: Amanda M. Olejarski
ISBN-10: 1498510949
ISBN-13: 9781498510943
Publisher: Lexington Books
Language: English
Published: 02/25/2015
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d