Description: Politics of Presidential Appointments : Political Control and Bureaucratic Performance, Paperback by Lewis, David E., ISBN 0691135444, ISBN-13 9780691135441, Brand New, Free shipping in the US
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many questioned whether the large number of political appointees in the Federal Emergency Management Agency contributed to the agencys poor handling of the catastrophe, ultimately costing hundreds of lives and causing immeasurable pain and suffering. The Politics of Presidential Appointments examines in depth how and why presidents use political appointees and how their choices impact government performance--for better or worse.
One way presidents can influence the permanent bureaucracy is by filling key posts with people who are sympathetic to their policy goals. But if the presidents appointees lack competence and an agency fails in its mission--as with Katrina--the president is accused of employing his friends and allies to the detriment of the public. Through case studies and cutting-edge analysis, David Lewis takes a fascinating look at presidential appointments dating back to the 1960s to learn which jobs went to appointees, which agencies were more likely to have appointees, how the use of appointees varied by administration, and how it affected agency performance. He argues that presidents politicize even when it hurts performance--and often with support from Congress--because they need agencies to be responsive to presidential direction. He shows how agency missions and personnel--and whether they line up with the presidents vision--determine which agencies presidents target with appointees, and he sheds new light on the important role patronage plays in appointment decisions.
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Book Title: Politics of Presidential Appointments : Political Control and Bur
Number of Pages: 312 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Politics of Presidential Appointments : Political Control and Bureaucratic Performance
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Item Height: 0.8 in
Subject: Political Process / General, Public Policy / General, Public Affairs & Administration, Presidents & Heads of State, American Government / General
Publication Year: 2008
Item Weight: 17 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: David E. Lewis
Subject Area: Political Science, Biography & Autobiography
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback