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.

The British Civil Service (Contemporary Political Studies Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Pyper, Robert

Politics & Government

PRENTICE/HALL

Governing the UK in the 1990s

Informative, accessible and thought-provoking, this tightly-edited collection of specially commissioned chapters provides an authoritative overview of the governing institutions of UK government and the issues and challenges they face in the last years of the century. The contributors focus on their changing roles and responsibilities and the need to respond to both internal and external pressures for change securing continuity and stability. An ideal primer for undergraduate and A level students.

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

The British Civil Service

Business & Money

Industries

Palgrave HE UK

Britain's Modernised Civil Service (Contemporary Political Studies, 24)

Britain's Modernised Civil Service provides detailed analysis of the structure and operation of the modern civil service along with an historically grounded account of its development. Key events, personalities and scandals help bring the account to life and illuminate and challenge the various theories of what the civil service is or should be. The authors take the evolutionary change of the civil service as a central theme and examine the impact of the major reforms of recent years on the historic Whitehall unitary model. They assess the impact of the New Public Management agenda of the Thatcher and Major years and the role of the Civil Service in the multi-governmental context of devolution and membership of the European Union. Further changes associated with New Labour such the increased role of think tanks, special advisers and the impact of the freedom of information act further sharpen the picture of today's civil service and lead to a rethinking of theories of its role.This readable book by two leading authorities provides an up-to-date account of Britain's Civil Service that will be essential reading for students of British politics, public policy and management.June Burnham is a researcher and consultant in the area of public services and public policy and formerly Senior Lecturer in European Government at Middlesex University.Robert Pyper is Professor of Government and Public Management, and Head of the Division of Public Policy at Glasgow Caledonian University. He is author of The British Civil Service for which this is a fully-revised replacement volume.

Britain's Modernised Civil Service (Contemporary Political Studies)

Burnham, June

Red Globe Press

Britain's Modernised Civil Service provides detailed analysis of the structure and operation of the modern civil service along with an historically grounded account of its development. Key events, personalities and scandals help bring the account to life and illuminate and challenge the various theories of what the civil service is or should be. The authors take the evolutionary change of the civil service as a central theme and examine the impact of the major reforms of recent years on the historic Whitehall unitary model. They assess the impact of the New Public Management agenda of the Thatcher and Major years and the role of the Civil Service in the multi-governmental context of devolution and membership of the European Union. Further changes associated with New Labour such the increased role of think tanks, special advisers and the impact of the freedom of information act further sharpen the picture of today's civil service and lead to a rethinking of theories of its role. This readable book by two leading authorities provides an up-to-date account of Britain's Civil Service that will be essential reading for students of British politics, public policy and management. June Burnham is a researcher and consultant in the area of public services and public policy and formerly Senior Lecturer in European Government at Middlesex University. Robert Pyper is Professor of Government and Public Management, and Head of the Division of Public Policy at Glasgow Caledonian University. He is author of The British Civil Service for which this is a fully-revised replacement volume.

History

Europe

New Public Administration in Britain

First published in 1984 this book has established itself as the leading text in British public administration. The third edition builds on the previous edition's success to bring the considerable changes and very latest developments in the field.This edition includes:* a new chapter on the influence of Europe* a focus on new developments that have emerged in recent years such as managerialism, privatisation, consumerism, charters, contracting and regulation* new features include boxed summaries of key concepts and facts, guides to further reading as well as an extensive bibliography.Written by three leading authorities in the field, this text will be essential reading for those who want an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to public administration.

WILSON, David

Greenwood, John

Routledge

This edition highlights recent developments in the field such as managerialism, privatisation, consumerism, charters, contracting and regulation. Building on previous success it includes a new chapter on the influence of Europe.

This account of the workings of the state examines the minister/civil servant relationship, the role of Parliament as a scrutineer of the bureaucratic machine, ethical and managerial issues and the changing shape and purpose of Departments of State.

The Evolving Civil Service (Political Realities)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

PEARSON SCHOOLS

The British Civil Service: An Introduction (Contemporary Political Studies Series)

Harvester/Wheatsheaf

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