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A concise and lucid treatise on the history and principles of the American civil service, with special emphasis on the conflict between merit-based appointments and patronage politics. Argues in favor of an efficient and professional bureaucracy as the foundation of good governance... Read Full Overview

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A concise and lucid treatise on the history and principles of the American civil service, with special emphasis on the conflict between merit-based appointments and patronage politics. Argues in favor of an efficient and professional bureaucracy as the foundation of good governance... Read Full Overview