Shannon K. Portillo, Nicole Humphrey, Domonic A. Bearfield

The Myth of Bureaucratic Neutrality (eBook, PDF)

An Examination of Merit and Representation

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book argues that neutrality is a myth that has been used as a means to oppress marginalized communities, largely disconnected from its origins within the field of public administration.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 122
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Juli 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000684858
• Artikelnr.: 64314429

Autorenporträt

Shannon K. Portillo is associate dean for academic affairs for the KU Edwards Campus and School of Professional Studies and a professor in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas. Her work explores how formal policies and informal social norms shape the work of public organizations. She is specifically interested in how racism and sexism impact organizations and workers' experiences both historically and currently. Community service is a core value. Dr. Portillo served as Co-Chair of Governor Laura Kelly's Commission on Racial Equity and Justice and Chair of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners.

Nicole M. Humphrey is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Miami. Her work utilizes organizational behavior concepts grounded in public management scholarship to gain insight into diversity and equity in public sector organizations.

Domonic A. Bearfield is an associate professor in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University-Newark. His work examines ideas related to race, gender, and public sector personnel. He also has a keen interest in issues that impact local governments, as well as the history of American public administration.

Inhaltsangabe

1 Introduction, 2 Identity in Public Administration, 3 The Myth of Merit, 4 The Myth of Representation, 5 The Myth of Legal Remedies, 6 Moving from Myth to Reality, 7 Learning from the Myths of Our Past