How to run a government : (Record no. 27625)

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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER
LC control number 2014482571
ISBN
International Standard Book Number 9780241004975
ISBN
International Standard Book Number 0241004977
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Call number 351
MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL AUTHOR
Authors Barber, Michael,
Dates 1955-
TITLE STATEMENT
Title How to run a government :
Subtitle so that citizens benefit and taxpayers don't go crazy
Statement of responsibility, etc. Michael Barber
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent xxvi, 336 pages :
Other Details illustrations ;
Size 24 cm.
BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Note Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-309) and index.
SUMMARY
Summary The secrets of successful government from Michael Barber, one of the world's leading experts on carrying out lasting improvements in public life. Billions of citizens around the world are frustrated with their governments. Political leaders struggle to honour their promises and officials find it near impossible to translate ideas into action. The result? High taxes, but poor outcomes. Cynicism not just with government but with the political process. Why is this? How could this vicious spiral be reversed? In this groundbreaking book Michael Barber draws on his wealth of experience of working for and with government leaders the world over to present a blueprint for how to run a government. Using contemporary cases from every continent and classic examples from history, he makes a compelling case for a new approach. From Downing Street to Punjab, Charles I to Churchill, this book shows that the solution is less about ideology and more about clear priorities and meticulous planning. Praise for Instruction to Deliver: "Wonderful". (Bill Bryson). "One of the best books written on British government for many years". (Vernon Bogdanor, Financial Times). Sir Michael Barber is the co-founder of Delivery Associates and Chief Education Advisor at Pearson. Over the last two decades he has worked on government and public service reform in more than 50 countries. From 2001 to 2005 he was the first Head of the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit in the UK. He is a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Harvard School of Public Health and an Honorary Doctor of several universities including the University of Exeter. His previous books include Instruction to Deliver: Fighting to Transform Britain's Public Services.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Heading Public administration
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Heading Political science
ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
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Public note Location Map
MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL AUTHOR
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SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
-- 1038
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
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Holdings
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14/11/2024 2 1 351 BA HO T0052054 14/11/2024 88.80 26/01/2017 REGULAR   Dewey Decimal Classification       University of Wollongong in Dubai University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection 28/09/2015 Kinokuniya