The Confederacy and the Civil War in American history
Ann Graham Gaines
Examines the Confederacy's role in the Civil War, the hostility between northern and southern states, and the aftermath of the war.
Read Time: ~5.6 hr
Civil service reform in the states
by J. Edward Kellough and Lloyd G. Nigro (2005)
About this book
"Civil Service Reform in the States examines the critical importance of civil service systems in modern government and popular efforts to reform those systems. The book provides an up-to-date analysis and assessment of public personnel reforms undertaken by various state governments since 1990 and the extent to which these reforms have been implemented or resisted. With chapters written by nationally recognized experts on civil service and civil service reform, this book will appeal to public policy makers, practitioners, and students alike."--Jacket.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreCivil service reform in the states Lead Character
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