1st Edition
The Profession of Government The Public Service in Europe
Originally published in 1959, and using material collected from eight languages, much of which was previously unpublished, this is a genuine comparative study, not merely describing each country separately, but an analysis of the most important questions facing 20th century public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.
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.
Biography
Brian Chapman
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.
