{"product_id":"the-essential-guide-to-public-ana-maria-dimand-9781032935966","title":"The Essential Guide to Public Procurement: Bridging Theory and Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublic procurement, the strategic process governments use to efficiently and ethically acquire goods and services, is a critical administrative function. And yet, few who practice or teach government contracting have received much formal training in the theories, tactics, and techniques of public procurement. \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Guide to Public Procurement \u003c\/i\u003eis designed for all those who \"fall into\" procurement with little formal training: academic instructors teaching procurement courses without specialized backgrounds, students in Public Administration programs seeking to understand government contracting, researchers exploring this interdisciplinary field, and practitioners at all levels of government who manage over $10 trillion allocated annually in global procurement spending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter combines academic research with practitioner insights, capturing key elements of the procurement process. Teaching cases developed in partnership with professional organizations like NIGP and NASPO make it an invaluable resource for both classroom instruction and professional development. Covering essential topics including strategic frameworks, regulations, procurement processes, and contract management, the book offers a thorough and up-to-date overview of the theoretical and practical perspectives that drive and govern procurement activities. In each chapter, authors examine the context and objectives of public procurement, the rules and institutions that shape government contracts, and the phases of the procurement process, equipping readers with the necessary knowledge to design and manage high-performing contracts. The book further identifies strategies to align procurement with broader public policy goals, including social impact and sustainability, and provides in-class activities to facilitate student learning. By bridging theory and real-world cases, \u003ci\u003eThe Essential Guide to Public Procurement \u003c\/i\u003eequips practitioners, educators, and policymakers with the tools to navigate the complexities of government contracting and partnership management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ana-Maria Dimand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032935960\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032935966\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 470\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.99d","brand":"Ana-Maria Dimand","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852623360255,"sku":"9781032935966","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-essential-guide-to-public-ana-maria-dimand-9781032935966","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}