This volume aims to fill a perceived gap in the field of public administration in understanding the forces, trends, and practices involved in reforming government administration in this
globalized age. Killian (Wright State U., Dayton, Ohio) and Ekland (Umea U., Sweden) introduce case studies of nine nations in North America, Latin America, and Europe (including post-
communist ones) that share the quest for good governance. Following an overview of the conceptual basis for analyzing the influences and restraints on reform, contributors discuss the
rationale, implications, and consequences of specific reform efforts. E.g., the U.S. case study focuses on government-nonprofit partnerships. The CiP incorrectly identifies this volume as
no.138 in the series when in fact it is no.141. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
