The British Civil Service (Contemporary Political Studies) - Softcover

Pyper, Robert

 
9780133544404: The British Civil Service (Contemporary Political Studies)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0133544400 ISBN 13: 9780133544404
Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1996

Synopsis

An introduction to the historical development, nature, organization and role of the British civil service and an analysis of its importance as a political institution. The key precepts of permanency, neutrality and ministerial responsibility are outlined and a comparison made between the British civil service and other executives. The book also covers changes occurring in the civil service as a result of the Ibbs Report and the Next Steps Initiative, and looks at the relationship between Whitehall and Brussels. Up-to-date coverage includes the recent institutional changes and proposals for further reform.

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About the Author

Robert Pyper is currently Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law and Public Administration at Glasgow Caledonian University.

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Publisher
Prentice Hall
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0133544400
ISBN 13 
9780133544404
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
208

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