The Executive in the Constitution: Structure, Autonomy, and Internal Control [Hardcover]

Terence Daintith (Author), Alan Page (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 019826870X | ISBN-13: 978-0198268703 | Publication Date: October 28, 1999

At a time when major constitutional change is in the air, it is vital to understand the inner working of the executive Government. This book highlights major recent changes in the way government organizes itself and controls the action of its Departments. It shows how public service reforms, judicial review, and European law are changing not just the inner life of the executive Government, but its place in our constitution as well.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`this is a formidable addition to the literature of modern UK government and public administration, written from an unusual and innovative constitutional-legal perspective ... particuarly impressive in its skilful intermixing of historical analysis of traditional principles and a wide-ranging review of the implications of post-1979 public management reforms ... an extraordinary wealth of detail ... a useful and truly impressive book.' Gavin Drewry, New Institutionalism and Organizational Theory, a Review Article.

`Daintith and Page have presented us with a masterly and illuminating account of the various and significant ways in which the executive plays its part in the working of the constitution and in maintaining and implementing basic constitutional principles. Their book enriches our understanding of the modern constitution and of the place within it of an executive whose role should not any longer be undervalued.' Colin Turpin The Cambridge Law Journal July 2000 Vol.59 Part 2

`This book will provide a useful reference for those who want to understand the formal mechanism for control on the fragmented Executive.' Martin J Smith, Govt and Opp.

`a formidable addition to the literature of modern UK government and public administration ... the book contains an extraordinary wealth of detail ... a useful and truly impressive book.' Gavin Drewry, Public Administration Vol 78 Issue 2

`A wonderful description of current structures, processes, practices and rules which relate to the resources of the executive, its people, money and laws.' Brian Thompson, Parliamentary Affairs Vol.53 No.2

About the Author

Terence Daintith is Professor of Law at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, at the University of London Alan Page is Professor of Public Law at the University of London

Product Details

• Hardcover: 472 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (October 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019826870X
• ISBN-13: 978-0198268703
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,483,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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