Name: Privatization: The Provision of Public Services by the Private Sector by Roger L. Kemp 9780786432509
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The 31 articles in this book discuss the pros and cons of privatization of public services. Examined are the need for alternative service delivery; the process of privatization; concrete examples of privatizing services generic to local governments; precautions; and the future of privatization.

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Roger L. Kemp, Ph.D., ICMA-CM, has been a city manager on both the East and West coasts for more than 25 years. He is presently Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at Golden Gate University and a Fellow of The Academy of Political Science.

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"excellent"-Choice; "guidelines, examples, and precautions are outlined"-American Libraries.

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ISBN 9780786432509
Author Roger L. Kemp
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 17mm

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