The Civil Service in the Modern State - Softcover

The Civil Service in the Modern State

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Civil Service in the Modern State' is an influential comparative study that explores the institutional foundations of public administration during a transformative period in global history. Authored by Leonard D. White, a leading figure in the development of administrative science, the work provides a detailed examination of the civil service systems within several major nations, including the United States, Great Britain, France, and Germany.The text focuses on the structural and functional aspects of government bureaucracies, addressing critical themes such as merit-based recruitment, professional training, and the status of public employees. By analyzing how different states adapted their administrative machinery to meet the demands of the modern era, White illustrates the shift toward professionalized governance and the pursuit of efficiency in public service. The study considers the relationship between the administrative apparatus and the political branches of government, emphasizing the need for a stable and expert workforce to ensure the continuity of state functions.As a foundational contribution to political science and public policy, 'The Civil Service in the Modern State' serves as an essential historical resource for understanding the evolution of the administrative state. It offers deep insights into the challenges of managing large-scale public institutions and remains a vital reference for scholars of governance and institutional history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025378091

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