9781331448501 - The Civil Service: Report of Mr. Jenckes, of Rhode Island, From the Joint Select Committee on Retrenchment, Made to the House of Repesentatives of the United States... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the genesis of the civil service system in the United States, tracing its origins from the nation's founding to the presidency of Andrew Jackson. The author examines how the system evolved from a small cadre of handpicked appointees to a vast bureaucracy subject to political patronage. Drawing on extensive research, including letters, reports, and interviews with key figures, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the forces that shaped the American civil service and the enduring legacy of Jackson's "spoils system." By shedding light on the history and evolution of the civil service, this book offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing modern efforts to reform the system and ensure its integrity in a democratic society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.