Public Service in Great Britain

The author discusses the inducements to public life and describes the type of personnel responsible for the public service, analyzes relationships in the various branches of the government, and presents information concerning social and educational backgrounds. Consideration is given to the permanence of appointments to the service, the increase in influence and power of the public service, and the attitude toward bureaucracy and the permanent brain trust. Originally published in 1938. A UNC Press Enduring Edition - UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.