So You Want to Be in Government?: A Handbook for Appointed Officials in America's Governments

by Richard Nathan

In American governments, unlike in other countries, there are thick layers of officials who serve on a short-term basis as high officials in appointive offices. Thousands of people serve in these roles. They are "inners and outers" who serve "at the pleasure" of the officials who appointed them.

This small book--really a long essay--is intended to inform people who should be interested in these exciting, challenging leadership jobs inside America's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0914341758
• ISBN13: 9780914341758
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Distribution Partners
• Length: 91 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"