As the most widely used text for the introductory public administration course, "Public Administration in America" offers a comprehensive and inspiring overview of the themes, trends, ethics, and challenges of studying and participating in public administration. With a lucid, accessible style, the authors emphasize the important and invaluable service that public administration provides, helping students grasp the complexities of the field by dividing the text into four parts, covering context and structure, organization and leadership, functions, and future performance management responsibilities of public administration.