Ministers and Ministries: A Functional Analysis

Focusing on the crucial link between ministers and ministries in the British government, this book includes comparisons of the historical evolution and internal organization of the Scottish, Welsh, and North Irish Offices.

'a book which stimualtes thinking about analytic frameworks for Whitehall structures.'Journal of Public Policy

'... this book will inform and entertain students and practitioners alike ... a clear and extensive account of how departments of central government operate.' Times Higher Education Supplement

'This interesting book contains much useful information.' Parliamentary Affairs

'For those who do not know Rose's approach to the growth and functions of government this book provides another opportunity to have it fairly succinctly presented. Those who are already familiar with it can still profit from the rich detail and possibly unfamiliar context of the case
studies.' British Politics Group Newsletter

'The virtue of the book is that it brings together much interesting and useful information and insights on the working of the ministry a an institution. The discussion is well-supported by a good supply of data and clearly presented lists and tables.' Public Administration 8/88