The Profession of Government: The Public Service in Europe

by Brian Chapman

Overview

Originally published in 1959, and using material collected from eight languages, much of which was previously unpublished, this is a genuine comparative study, not merely describing each country separately, but an analysis of the most important questions facing 20^th century public administration. A substantial historical introduction traces from Roman to modern times the concept and practice of public service and brings out the underlying unity of European experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032783123
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/26/2024
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Government
Pages:	354
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part 1: Composition 1. The Extent of the Public Service 2. Recruitment 3. Training Part 2: Conditions of Service 4. Rights and Duties 5. Security of Tenure 6. Pensions 7. Discipline 8. Promotion Part 3: Control 9. The History of Control 10. The Structure and Personnel of Administrative Courts 11. The Powers of Administrative Courts 12. The Ombudsman 13. Financial Control Part 4: Politics and Public 14. Politics and Public 15. Public Service Trade Unions 16. Public Officials and the Public.

Editorial Reviews

Original reviews of The Profession of Government:

‘An essential work of reference.’ Law Journal

‘An extraordinarily thorough analysis.’ The Economist

‘Not only is it accomplished, it is also timely.’ The Guardian

‘…an excellent piece of documentation on a complex subject.’ The Times Literary Supplement. 

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