The Politics of Presidential Appointments: Political Control and Bureaucratic PerformanceIn the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many questioned whether the large number of political appointees in the Federal Emergency Management Agency contributed to the agency's 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. |
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The Politics of Presidential Appointments: Political Control and ... David E. Lewis Limited preview - 2010 |
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