| New Labour and the Civil Service: Reconstituting the Westminster Model 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Richards, D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1403993807 ISBN-13: 9781403993809 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2007 Annotation: The first serious study analysing Labour's impact on Whitehall. It offers a theoretical engaged, but empirically rich account drawing from an extensive set of primary interview material to examine a 'New Labour' effect on the Civil Service, including its reforms to improve policy delivery and whether it has politicised Whitehall. It concludes by arguing that New Labour's approach to Whitehall have been part of a broader strategy to reconstitute the power of the Westminster Model. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - European - Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties - Political Science | Public Affairs & Administration |
| Dewey: 351.41 |
| LCCN: 2007052295 |
| Series: Transforming Government |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 5.73" W x 8.55" (1.03 lbs) 290 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the first serious study to analyze Labour's approach to the Civil Service. It offers a theoretically engaged, empirically rich analysis drawing from over 300 interviews with key actors to explore the 'New Labour' effect on Whitehall. It considers 1997 transition process and the extent to which reform has improved public service delivery. |