Synopsis
Horton and Farnham (public sector studies and employment relations, respectively, U. of Portsmouth, England) gather 15 contributions examining developments and changes in the management of the major public services in Britain under the Thatcher, Major, and New Labor governments. Changes are viewed in their economic, political, and ideological contexts, followed by discussion of changes in such areas as strategic planning and employment relations. Six cases evaluate various sectors from education to the police. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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About the Author
SYLVIA HORTON is Principal Lecturer in Public Sector Studies, University of Portsmouth. DAVID FARNHAM is Professor of Employment Relations, University of Portsmouth.
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