| The United States Government Manual 2016 2016 Edition Contributor(s): National Archives and Records Administra (Author) |
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ISBN: 1598889249 ISBN-13: 9781598889246 Publisher: Bernan Press OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - National - Political Science | Reference - Reference | Yearbooks & Annuals |
| Dewey: 353 |
| Series: United States Government Manual |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (2.11 lbs) 610 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Known as the official handbook of the federal government, this annual resource provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees. Each agency's description consists of a list of principal officials; a summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in the federal government; a brief history of the agency, including its legislative or executive authority; and a description of consumer activities, contracts and grants, employment, and publications. |