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A Government Ill Executed

A Government Ill Executed The Decline of the Federal Service and How to Reverse It

Hardback (16 May 2008)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The federal government is having increasing difficulty faithfully executing the laws, which is what Alexander Hamilton called 'the true test' of a good government. This book diagnoses the symptoms, explains their general causes, and proposes ways to improve the effectiveness of the federal government.

About the Publisher

Harvard University Press

Founded in 1913, Harvard University Press is the publisher of such classic works as John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, E. O. Wilson's On Human Nature, and Helen Vendler's Dickinson. The Press continues to be a leading publisher of convergent works in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, while also taking bold steps in exciting new directions, from innovative partnerships, to a diverse translation program, to an expanded commitment to facilitating scholarly conversation around the globe.

Book information

ISBN: 9780674028081
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 351.73
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 252
Weight: 590g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 23mm