The politics of presidential appointments: political control and bureaucratic performance
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Main Author: Lewis, David E. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton Princeton University Press 2008
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-281) and index
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many questioned whether the large number of political appointees in the Federal Emergency Management Agency contributed to the agency's poor handling of the catastrophe, ultimately costing hundreds of lives and causing immeasurable pain and suffering. The Politics of Presidential Appointments examines in depth how and why presidents use political appointees and how their choices impact government performance--for better or worse. One way presidents can influence the permanent bureaucracy is by filling key posts with people who are sympathetic to their polic
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xv, 293 Seiten) Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:9781400837687
DOI:10.1515/9781400837687

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