Chad B. Newswander is a Professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University-Idaho. His research focuses on administrative statesmanship, administrative ethics, administrative law, public administration education, and constitutional governance. His work has been published in Public Administration Review, Administration & Society, American Review of Public Administration, Administrative Theory & Praxis, and other outlets.
'Chad Newswander's fine book does something remarkably prudent: it puts civil servants at the heart, but not the helm, of the constitutional order. Through theoretical argument and practical example, he shows how their exercise of administrative discretion can be virtuous while staying in tune with the highest law of the land. A welcome next step in the development of a `Constitutional School' in public administration.' - Patrick Overeem, Assistant Professor of Political Theory, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 'Bridging constitutional theory with constitutional practice, Newswander underscores the complexity of public sector decision making and the multitudinous challenges associated with the democratic governance process. His ability to demonstrate the connection between theory and practice makes this book a must read for academics, practitioners, and students of U.S. public administration.' - Stephanie P. Newbold, Associate Professor of Public Affairs & Administration, Rutgers University