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100			_aBowman, James S.
245			_aThe profession of public administration: an ethics edge in introductory textbooks?
260			_c2001
300			_ap.194-205
362			_aMar-Apr
520			_aGiven the substantial interest in public service ethics, this study examines its foundations as reflected in paradigmatic textbooks - a unit of analysis that informs both theory and practice in the field. The interpretative framework employed evaluates the context (the amount and placement of the topic, the use of graphics, and sources cited) as well as the content (conceptualization of management ethics and inclusion of implementation issues) of ethics found in the publications. A limited definition of a professional - one in possession of largely technical skills - is reflected in the textbooks. The implications of the findings are explored. - Reproduced
650			_aEthics
650			_aPublic administration
700			_aWest, Jonathan P.
700			_aBerman, Evan M.
773			_aPublic Administration Review
909			_a49199
999			_c49199 _d49199