Prime Ministers and Whitehall 1960-74

Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-1-84725-169-5
Verlag: BLOOMSBURY 3PL

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 165 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 558 g

A fascinating study of the reforms of British central government in the post-war years, from Harold Macmillan to Edward Heath. The book also looks in detail at the relationship between the Civil Service and ministers, including the Fulton Report of 1968 and the war it caused in Whitehall. Meticulously researched and written by an expert in the field.

The study of prime ministers and the reforms of British central government in any era are fascinating. The interaction between the temporary, often inexperienced, but largely elected ministers and the experienced, but theoretically subservient, senior civil servants provides enormous interest. It is a matter that relates directly to many of the battles going on in British politics today. This book concentrates on the Harold Macmillan, Harold Wilson, Alec Douglas-Home and Edward Heath years when the battle between the Civil Service and the Government was at its most intense.

What makes this book even more compelling is that many of the key players have given their own published accounts since leaving office - including Richard Crossman, Barbara Castle and Tony Benn. Dr Jon Davis` book is based on years of meticulous research and it will be essential reading for any historian or student of British politics during the post-war years.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Davis, Jon

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Politische Führung
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Europäische Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politik: Sachbuch, Politikerveröffentlichungen
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte einzelner Länder Europäische Länder England, UK, Irland: Regional & Stadtgeschichte
• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Verwaltungsrecht Verwaltungsorganisation und -politik, Verwaltungslehre
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Verwaltungswissenschaft, Öffentliche Verwaltung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
1. Cracks
2. Hardware
3. Software
4. Strategy
5. Pressure
Conclusion
Chronology
Bibliography

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Davis teaches in the department of History at Queen Mary, University of London.