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Alexander, Ernest R. Urban Planning. Detroit, MI: Gale Research,
1979. Ref. Z 5942 .A45.
Bibliographies of works concerned with comprehensive planning of urban
activities are catergorized by such topics as theory and context and
methods and techniques of planning.
Chandler, Ralph C. The Public Administration Dictionary.
New York: John Wiley, 1982.
Ref. JA 61 .C47.
A reference guide useful both as a textbook supplement and guide to
basic concepts in the field. Cross reference give terms added
perspective. The index is useful in locating concepts and theories.
Cutchin, D.A. Guide to Public Administration. Itasca, IL: Peacock
Publishers, 1981.
Ref. JA 61 .C87.
Dictionary guide to terms useful for both students and practitioners.
Organization charts for the U.S. Executive Branch and an index are
also included.
Elliot, Jeffery. The Presidential - Congressional Political
Dictionary. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO Information Services, 1984.
Ref. JK 9.E4 1984.
"Language precision is the primary tool of every scientific
discipline." Terms are analyzed for historical and current relevance.
Federal agencies, bureaus, and commissions are explored.
Elliot, Jeffery M. and Sheikh R. Ali. The State and Local Government
Political Dictionary. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-LIO, 1988.
Ref. JK 2408 .E44 1988.
A guide to state and local government terminology. Within separate
subject chapters are 290 brief defininitions, each accompanied by a
paragraph on the significance of the concept.
Encyclopedia of Public Affairs Information Sources. Detroit, MI:
Gale Research Company, 1988. Ref. Z7165 .U5 E53 1988.
A bibliography which gathers sources of information on hundreds of
subjects including public administration, civil service, municipal
government, and regulation. Within each subject, sources listed
include abstract services, indexes, associations, professional
societies, bibliographies, directories, handbooks and manuals, on-line
databases, and periodicals.
Federal Regulatory Directory. Washington, DC: Congressional
Quarterly Inc., 1986.
Ref. KF 5406 .A15 F4 1986.
This Directory contains 13 in-depth profiles of the largest federal
regulatory agencies, as well as shorter profiles of 90 other agencies.
Also includes sections on history, current issues, and major federal
legislation regarding regulation. Two indexes allow for searching by
subject or personnel.
Government Agencies. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1983.
Ref. JK 421 .G65 1983.
Information on the what, why and how of more than 100 government
agencies and their roles in regard to the nation's economy. Each
article includes references to past performance and delineates the
tasks and problems of individual agencies. Additional sources are
given.
Handbook on Public Personnel Administration and Labor Relations.
New York: Marcel Dekker, 1983. Ref. JK 765 .H35 1983.
A collection of twenty-three chapters by different authors on topics in
public sector personnel administration, labor relations,a nd collective
bargaining.
ICCH Council on Public Policy and Management. Cases inPublic
Policy and Management 1980. Boston: Intercollegiate Case Clearing House,
1980. Ref. JF 1338 .A2 116 1980.
A bibliography of 407 cases with full descriptions in one of twelve
curricular sections. Cross references by topic and author/title lists
are included. Highlights of recommended cases and best sellers are
noted. Previous editions for 1978 and 1979 are available.
International City Management Association. Municipal Yearbook.
Washington, DC: ICMA, 1987. Ref. JS 344 .C5 A24 1987.
Information on questions and issues concerning local government
management. Profiles of cities, trends, and services, associations and
unions in Canada included. Cumulative index 1977-1981.
Kelly, Matthew A. Labor and Industrial Relations: Terms Laws Court
Decisions, and Arbitration Standards. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins
University Press, 1987.
Ref. KP 3369 .K45 1987.
A text on public and private sector labor law, divided into three
parts: a glossary of terms; a compendium of labor legislation; and
major court decisions and standards in arbitration.
Kurschke, Earl R. and Byron M. Jackson. The Public Policy
Dictionary. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 1987.
Ref. H 97 .K78 1987.
This dictionary contains definitions of U.S. public policy terms along
with a paragraph on their significance. Terms are arranged
alphabetically within separate subject chapters. A bibliography and
index are provided.
New York (City). The Green Book Official Directory of the City of
New York 1988-1989. New York: 1988-89.
Ref. JS 1222 1988-89C.
This is a listing of departments, agencies, and officials including
telephone numbers. Complaint numbers, Foreign Consulates in New York
city, information on where to apply for licenses, permits, etc.,
factual highlights of taxes, flags, and dates are included.
The New York Red Book 1997-1998. 94th ed. Guilderland, NY:
New York Legal Publishing Corp., 1989. Ref. JK 3430 .N5 1997-98.
An informal presentation of political subdivisions with pertinent
information on the Legislative and Judicial Branches, State Departments
and Agencies. Biographies and photographs of elected officials and
recent election results are provided.
New York (State). Department of State. Manual for the Use of the
Legislature. Albany, NY: Department of State, 1986-87.
Ref. JK3430 .A25.
The New York State and United States Constitutions, functions of
administrative departments with personnel data, and voting and
population statistics are included in this volume.
New York (State). Division of the Budget. 1996 New York State
Statistical Yearbook. 21st ed. Albany, NY: The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, 1996.
Ref. HA 541 .N48 1996.
Statistics concerning New York State's economic, social, cultural, and
physical health in essay to read column displays. Includes state
government organization chart and an annotated directory of New York
State government agencies with phone numbers. Voter registration and
vote count statistics by county are given.
Organization Charts, New York State Government. Albany, NY:
New York (State). Division of the Budget, 1980. Ref. JK 3431 1980 .A5x.
This booklet contains organizations charts of each New York State
agency.
Ott, J. Steven and Jay M. Shafritz. The Facts on File Dictionary of
Nonprofit Organization Management. New York: Facts on File
Publications, 1986. Ref. HD 62.6 .O88 1986.
A dictionary devoted to terms that are useful for managers in the
nonprofit sector.
Plano, Jack C. The American Political Dictionary. 4th ed.
New York: Holt, Rinehart, 1976.
Ref. JK 9 .P55 1976.
1200 terms topically arranged within chapters in an historical context.
Clarity of language brings the contemporary political scene into focus.
Index.
Research Centers Directory. 20th ed. Detroit, MI: Gale Research Inc.,
1995. Ref. AS 25 .D5 1996.
A guide to university and non-profit organizations involved in
continuing research. Coverage of all fields of endeavor including a
government and public affairs section. Three indexes provide specific
approaches.
Safire, William. Safire's New Political Dictionary: The Definitive
Guide to the New Language of Politics. New York: Random House, 1993.
Ref. JK 9 .S2 1993.
Schultz, Marilyn Spigel and Vivian Loeb Kasen. Encyclopedia of Community
Planning and Environmental Management. New York: Facts on File
Publications, 1984.
Ref. +HD 108.6 .S38 1984.
Short entries on such varied topics as street naming system, Disney
World, and sludge. Includes entries on federal agencies, important
cases and legislation, and census terms.
Shafritz, Jay M. The Facts on File Dictionary of Public
Administration. New York: Facts on File Publications, 1985.
Ref. JA 61 .S54 1985.
This dictionary includes biographical entries, court cases, journals,
laws, and organizations. Reference at the end of entries provide
examples of usage and sources for further information.
Statistics Sources. 7th ed. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1982.
Ref. +Z 7551 .S84 1982.
U.S. and international subject guide to data on industrial, social,
business, educational, and financial topics. Publications of the
United Nations and affiliated organizations are listed, This volume
also includes major census data and a bibliography of key statistical
sources.
The United States Government Manual 1997/98. Washington, DC:
Office of The Federal Register, National Archives and Records
Administration, 1997. Ref. JK 421 .A3 1997-98.
The official handbook of the federal government, providing information
on federal agencies, including an agency description, key personnel,
sources of information, and some organizational charts.
Compiled by Beatrice Heney
Spring 1985
Updated by Laura Manzari
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