Public Jobs and Political Agendas—The Public Sector in an Era of Economic Success

Public sector employment has come under special scrutiny in the wake of the Great Recession. In introducing essays that examine the political context of the impact of the fiscal crisis on the public sector, Mitchell (emeritus, management, public affairs, U. of California, Los Angeles) points out differences between the public and private sectors. Contributors discuss trends, the impact on African Americans, and public sector responses to budget crises in the US and abroad. The work includes supporting data and trend tables and figures. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)