Book Description

Designed to assist librarians, students, researchers, and government personnel in locating information on the executive branch of the federal government, this work is the first book-length bibliography devoted to the subject. Focusing on the history and development of the executive branch and its organization, procedures, rulings, and policy, the bibliography provides selected listings for the chief executive and his staff as well as cabinet-level departments and major sub-agencies. The work is divided into fifteen subject chapters dealing with the executive branch in general and individual departments and agencies. Drawn from a systematic search of eleven major indexes and a variety of other sources, the citations include books, scholarly articles, dissertations, and selected research reports. The book is divided into fifteen subject chapters dealing with the executive branch in general and individual departments and agencies. Drawn from a systematic search of eleven major indexes and a variety of other sources, the citations include books, scholarly articles, dissertations, and selected research repotts. Works in the fields of political science, economics, law, public administration, the social sciences, and related disciplines are represented. The volume concludes with comprehensive author and subject indexes. Offering broad coverage and a convenient format, this new bibliography will be a valuable addition to the reference collections of academic, legal, governmental and public libraries.