The Politics of Presidential Appointments
Political Control and Bureaucratic Performance
Ranked #19 in Public Administration
In 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.
One way presidents can influence the permanent bureaucracy is by filling key posts with people who are... more
One way presidents can influence the permanent bureaucracy is by filling key posts with people who are... more
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