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Administrative Discretion in Action: A Narrative of Eminent Domain

Administrative Discretion in Action: A Narrative of Eminent Domain - Paperback

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by Amanda M. Olejarski (Author)

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 Biography

Amanda M. Olejarski is an assistant professor of public administration at Shippensburg University. Her research has been published in Administration & Society, Public Integrity, and Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management.

Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 25, 2015

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