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Handbook on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Public Administration
Providing a comprehensive overview of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within individual, organizational and societal contexts, this Handbook explores the multidimensional nature of DEI in public administration. It addresses the considerable influence that governing institutions have on societal norms, and acts as an important resource to inspire inclusion.
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Providing a comprehensive overview of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within individual, organizational and societal contexts, this Handbook explores the multidimensional nature of DEI in public administration. It addresses the considerable influence that governing institutions have on societal norms, and acts as an important resource to inspire inclusion.
A diverse collection of chapter authors explores the varying aspects of diversity including race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, and many more. They consolidate essential tools, theories and frameworks applicable to the study of DEI in various policy and international contexts. Encouraging further research, this Handbook highlights how systemic oppression and inequality are still present in modern society, and it encourages all readers to take active roles in fostering DEI throughout public administration and beyond.
The Handbook on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Public Administration is vital for scholars focusing on public administration, public policy and non-profit management. It is also beneficial for practitioners seeking a clearer understanding of DEI.
A diverse collection of chapter authors explores the varying aspects of diversity including race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, and many more. They consolidate essential tools, theories and frameworks applicable to the study of DEI in various policy and international contexts. Encouraging further research, this Handbook highlights how systemic oppression and inequality are still present in modern society, and it encourages all readers to take active roles in fostering DEI throughout public administration and beyond.
The Handbook on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Public Administration is vital for scholars focusing on public administration, public policy and non-profit management. It is also beneficial for practitioners seeking a clearer understanding of DEI.
Critical Acclaim
‘The Handbook on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Public Administration is comprehensive in its examination of the perspectives and methods of DEI. With contributions from scholars with a wealth of knowledge and experience, this text expands what we know about DEI and how we can apply it across different and complex contexts and communities. At a time when DEI is under attack, this text is well positioned to help scholars and practitioners recognize the intellectual contributions of equity, while also illuminating the implications of not engaging in this important work. There is so much to gain from this Handbook and it comes at such an important time in the field and society at large.’
– Brandi Blessett, University of Minnesota, US
‘Kudos to Professors Meghna Sabharwal, Sean McCandless, and Shilpa Viswanath for bringing together an all-star international team of acclaimed scholars! The clear and insightful writing in the twenty-five chapters offer immense value. For public affairs students and scholars, the handbook provides essential historical, cultural, and social science knowledge to engage in civil discourse about DEI. For public affairs practitioners, the Handbook offers a great introduction to how to deliberate about normative and empirical matters pertaining to DEI.’
– Sanjay K. Pandey, George Washington University, US
‘This book is exactly what I would want and hope for from some of our field’s leading DEI scholars. The edited volume is packed with scholarship that spans topics such as colonialism, LGBTQIA+ rights and DEI practices from the Global South, and offers ways in which our understanding and implementation of social justice and equity can ideally lead to liberation. I hope this book is widely used in classrooms, government offices, and nonprofit organizations because the breadth, depth, and scope of the chapters applies in myriad contexts. I particularly appreciate the seamless blending of theory and praxis throughout the chapters, and readers can leave with almost a playbook of sorts to implement DEI practices in their lives, classrooms, and organizations.’
– Staci M. Zavattaro, University of Central Florida, US
– Brandi Blessett, University of Minnesota, US
‘Kudos to Professors Meghna Sabharwal, Sean McCandless, and Shilpa Viswanath for bringing together an all-star international team of acclaimed scholars! The clear and insightful writing in the twenty-five chapters offer immense value. For public affairs students and scholars, the handbook provides essential historical, cultural, and social science knowledge to engage in civil discourse about DEI. For public affairs practitioners, the Handbook offers a great introduction to how to deliberate about normative and empirical matters pertaining to DEI.’
– Sanjay K. Pandey, George Washington University, US
‘This book is exactly what I would want and hope for from some of our field’s leading DEI scholars. The edited volume is packed with scholarship that spans topics such as colonialism, LGBTQIA+ rights and DEI practices from the Global South, and offers ways in which our understanding and implementation of social justice and equity can ideally lead to liberation. I hope this book is widely used in classrooms, government offices, and nonprofit organizations because the breadth, depth, and scope of the chapters applies in myriad contexts. I particularly appreciate the seamless blending of theory and praxis throughout the chapters, and readers can leave with almost a playbook of sorts to implement DEI practices in their lives, classrooms, and organizations.’
– Staci M. Zavattaro, University of Central Florida, US
