Entertaining letters of advice from a sympathetic uncle to a niece or nephew embarking on a government sector career convey what life is really like in a public service job and give advice for anyone considering a career in federal, state, or local government. Discussion encompasses dealing with the press and maintaining ethical standards. The author uses examples from his public service career to illustrate fundamental concepts of public administration. Ashworth teaches at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas-Austin. Among his many positions in public service, he served as Texas Commissioner of Higher Education. c. Book News Inc.
In the interest of reducing financial support some policy makers in Washington and in state capitols are questioning the contributions of science to society. Or they believe research can be made more useful if it is controlled and directed by government to solve specific problems. The authors disagree with both these strategies and discuss how understanding nature (that is, science) is the underpinning of humankind's progress in improved comforts, economic progress, and health. In making their case they also address the primary requirement of ensuring a pool of competent scientists, mathematicians, and engineers as well as the need for educating non-scientists about science.
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