Understanding Governance: Plain Words and Forgotten Deeds

Scott, A.

Draws on previously inaccessible family archives to penetrate the anonymity and public reticence of one of Britain's great twentieth century civil servants. Gowers was highly influential in public policy throughout his long civil service career, which began in 1903 and culminated in running London's civil defence throughout the Second World War.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-09-23

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230580251

DOI: 10.1057/9780230244306

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 255