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  • John Jasper: The unmatched Negro philosopher and preacher

    Enriched edition. An exploration of philosophy, race, and faith in 19th century America

    In "John Jasper: The Unmatched Negro Philosopher and Preacher," William E. Hatcher presents a captivating exploration of the life and thought of John Jasper, a prominent African American preacher and philosopher of the 19th century. Hatcher employs a narrative style that combines biographical detail with philosophical inquiry, contextualizing Jasper's contributions within the broader framework of ... Read more

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  • The Bahai Faith

    The Emerging Global Religion

    This is an excellent introduction to the history, teachings, administrative structure and the community of the Bahai Faith, the youngest and one of the fastest growing of the world’s independent religions. The authors trace the religion’s growth from its obscure beginnings in Iran during the nineteenth century to the present day. It has spread to virtually every part of the world, has established ... Read more

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  • John Jasper: The unmatched Negro philosopher and preacher

    The book begins with an account of Jasper's early life in Virginia, detailing his experiences as an enslaved person and the hardships he faced. Hatcher emphasizes the resilience and strength of character that Jasper demonstrated throughout his life, particularly during the years of his enslavement. The narrative then transitions to Jasper's conversion to Christianity and his eventual rise as a ... Read more

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  • John Jasper: The Unmatched Negro Philosopher and Preacher

    Reader; stay a moment. A word with you before you begin to sample this book. We will tell you some things in advance, which may help you to decide whether it is worth while to read any further. These pages deal with a negro, and are not designed either to help or to hurt the negro race. They have only to do with one man. He was one of a class,—without pedigree, and really without successors, ... Read more

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  • Work-Life Balance in the Public Sector

    Burnout, Public Service, and the Search for Compassionate Organizations

    After decades of attacks on the bureaucracy and recent efforts by political leaders to undermine democracy, public servants are tired, burned out, and questioning the value of public service. This is the first book dedicated to exploring public administration’s knowledge of the work-life balance relationship, offering actionable strategies to create healthier, more compassionate workplaces that ... Read more

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  • The Curious Public Administrator

    Louis Brownlow, one of public administration’s historical thinkers, once argued, “[T]he principal requirement of a good administrator is an insatiable curiosity.” This book is rooted in the notion that public administrators must practice insatiable curiosity to be effective, fair, and democratic. By seeking to uncover how the world works, and therefore practicing curiosity, public administrators ... Read more

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  • The Craft of Teaching in Public Affairs

    Instructors Reflecting on the Tools and Tips of Their Trade

    Series series Routledge Public Affairs Education
    This book explores the art and science of teaching in public affairs programs by asking top instructors to discuss their tools and tips for the trade.Public affairs is a discipline that builds scholarly knowledge but also trains and educates public administrators to improve their careers, organizations, and communities. Instructors in public affairs programs at the university level therefore play ... Read more

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  • Teaching Your First Class

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    Doctoral programs provide training and mentorship for engaging in research, but they rarely provide training on how to be effective in the classroom—leading to many graduates obtaining their first faculty position with little to no teaching. These new faculty need a resource to help them navigate such difficult terrain and be successful teachers. This book was crafted with them in mind and is a ... Read more

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  • Social Equity in the Public Administration Classroom

    This compelling book explores the dimensions of social equity by asking the leading equity scholars to reflect on the responsibility for social equity and how equity can be achieved.Social equity is concerned with fairness in the development and administration of public policies. Despite its importance, there has always been an uneasiness in how equity is discussed and obtained. While we ... Read more

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  • Work-Life Balance in Higher Education

    This book explores the issue and struggle of work-life balance in higher education. It provides a rare opportunity to shape the conversation surrounding work-life balance in academia and provide a venue for dialogue around balance that had previously been forced into secret.The challenges that surround work-life balance are something that we must all confront, but they are also something that is ... Read more

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  • International and Comparative Public Administration Education

    This book explores the issue of international and comparative public administration and its role in the (Master of Public Administration) MPA program. The contents provide guidance for readers on how to effectively incorporate the perspectives into the classroom.Public administration is becoming an increasingly global field. Not only are scholars working across borders, but public service ... Read more

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  • The Public Affairs Faculty Manual

    A Guide to the Effective Management of Public Affairs Programs

    Series series Routledge Public Affairs Education
    While public affairs faculty study administration and management techniques, few administrators of public affairs programs receive formal training in the nuts and bolts of academic administration. Even those faculty who come to academia after distinguished careers in managerial positions may not be ready for the very different (and difficult) environment of university administration. The Public ... Read more

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