The British Civil Service
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The British Civil Service by Robert Pyper
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.
ROBERT PYPER is Reader in Public Administration, Glasgow Caledonian University. LYNTON ROBINS is Co-ordinator for Public Administration, De Montfort University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780133544404 |
| ISBN 10 | 0133544400 |
| Title | The British Civil Service |
| Author | Robert Pyper |
| Series | Contemporary Political Studies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Prentice Hall (Higher Education Division, Pearson Education) |
| Year published | 1996-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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