The Assistant Secretaries: Problems and Processes of Appointment

Mann, Dean. E. (with Doig, Jameson W.)

Published by The Brookings Institute, Washington, D.C., 1965

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"an important group of political executives in the federal government: the departmental under secretaries, assistant secretaries, and their counterparts in the independent agencies who are appointed by the President "by and with the advice and consent of the Senate." About 650 held these positions during the Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy administrations." Original blue cloth boards, lettered gilt on top cover and spine (23.6 cm height). Previous owner's signature front free endpaper. Printed dustwrapper, price-clipped, chipped, tear lower front wrap - now closed. Now protected. Pp. xi, 310 including Foreword, Appendix A: Tables on 108 Political Executives Selected for Case Studies, Appendix B: Tables on Performance Ratings of Political Executives, 1933-61, Index. 1: Introduction 2: Sources of Recruitment, 1933-61 3: The Appointment Process 4: Recruitment Patterns, 1945-61 5: Clearance and Confirmation of Appointments, 1945-61 6: The Appeal of Public Service 7: The Pros and Cons of a Political Appointment 8: Effect of Government Service on Subsequent Careers 9: Evaluation of Political Executives 10: Reviewing the System.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Assistant Secretaries: Problems and Processes of Appointment
• Publisher: The Brookings Institute, Washington, D.C.
• Publication Date: 1965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 600 grams