The Politicization of the Civil Service in Comparative Perspective: A Quest for Control

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B. Guy Peters Jon Pierre

The Politicization of the Civil Service in Comparative Perspective

A Quest for Control

B. Guy Peters, Jon Pierre

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Routledge
06 May 2004

Central government; Civil service & public sector

Series: Routledge Studies in Governance and Public Policy

One of the persistent claims made about the public sector over the past several decades has been that the public service has become more politicized. Addressing this important area of debate within public administration, this book discusses conceptions and measurements of politicization, as well as some of its causes and consequences. Using a comparative framework, the authors collected here confront the issue of politicisation, identifying the nature and extent of political involvement and assessing the real impact of any changes on the legitimacy and effectiveness of the political system. The book addresses issues such as: Compensation Appointments made from outside the civil service system Anonymity Partisanship Systems to handle appointees of prior administrations This invaluable study contains case studies of the US, Canada, Germany, France, Sweden, Denmark, Britain, New Zealand, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Greece. It will appeal to all those interested in public administration and the civil service in particular.

Edited by: B. Guy Peters, Jon Pierre
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9780415700252
ISBN 10: 0415700256
Series: Routledge Studies in Governance and Public Policy
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 06 May 2004
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

B. Guy Peters, Jon Pierre