Martinez (political science, Kennesaw State U., Georgia) and Richardson (political science, U. of South Dakota) examine the ways in which ethics, understood as those virtues that make one's character distinctive, affect the vital work that public administrators/bureaucrats in the U.S. perform in the service of the nation. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, the book is intended as a supplemental text for use in introductory courses on public administration or specialized courses in administrative ethics. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)