{"product_id":"city-sextons-tales-from-municipal-leaders-9780367503857","title":"City Sextons: Tales from Municipal Leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a view to investigating the role of city sextons in local governance processes, how they contribute to public engagement in cities and what are some misconceptions about this role, Staci M. Zavatarro sheds light on unique public servants that are rarely – if at all – discussed in public administration research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCity sextons are a dying breed and in this book sextons from throughout the United States share their experiences as a city’s chief death expert. With a view to investigating their role in local governance processes, how they contribute to public engagement in cities, and what are some misconceptions about this role, Staci M. Zavattaro sheds light on unique public servants that are rarely – if at all – discussed in public administration research. Themes discussed include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground stories on each sexton interviewed;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evignettes of their most interesting stories that can be used as case studies in public administration practice and teaching;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epublic history functions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eself-care strategies they use to deal with the stress of the position. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCity Sextons: Tales from Municipal Leaders\u003c\/em\u003e will be of key interest to scholars studying public management, emotional labor, and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 138 x 217 x 13 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367503857\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Staci M.Zavattaro","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103969472762,"sku":"9780367503857","price":23.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646139932413_book.jpg?v=1646908298","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/city-sextons-tales-from-municipal-leaders-9780367503857","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}