The Administrative Process in Britain

Author:   R.G.S. Brown
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781041286417


Pages:   368
Publication Date:   28 February 2026
Format:   Hardback
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The Administrative Process in Britain


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First published in 1970, this seminal work remains one of the most comprehensive studies of the British central government. It explores key themes, including the role of specialist and professional civil servants, the interplay between administration and politics, the structure and functioning of government machinery, civil service management and organization, issues of morale within the civil service, and significant local government reforms. Written with clarity and insight, this influential book serves as a vital historical reference for understanding the administrative processes in Britain.

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Author:   R.G.S. Brown
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.840kg
ISBN:  

9781041286417


ISBN 10:   1041286414
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   28 February 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Part I: Background 1. The Century of Northcote- Trevelyan 2. The Sixties: A Decade of Doubt 3. ‘Enlightened Amateurs’ 4. Specialist and Professional Civil Servants 5. The Political Environment Part II: Theory 6. People and Organization 7. Decisions 8. Administration and Politics: A Model 9. Administration and Politics: An Illustration Part III: Problems 10. The Machinery of Government 11. Management 12. Planning 13. The Generalist in Public Administration 14. Morale in the Civil Service 15. Epilogue Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Bibliography Index

Reviews

Original Reviews at the time of first publication of the book: ‘This is the best book about British central government to appear for a long time…Both in pointing out how much we do not know, and in suggesting how we might think more constructively about what we do, this lucid and important work takes an important step further.’ ---William Plowden, New Society


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