Britain's administrative elite: permanent secretaries 1900-1986

Presents an analysis of biographical data of those men and women who reached the rank of Permanent Secretary in the career civil service between 1900 and 1986. Notes characteristics of the route to the top as shown in the present cadre of permanent secretaries. (Abstract amended)

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Published in:Public administration (London) 1989-07, Vol.67 (Summer 89), p.129-147
Main Authors: Theakston, K, Fry, G K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
1900-1986
Careers
Civil services
Patterns
Permanent secretaries
Secretaries
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Summary:Presents an analysis of biographical data of those men and women who reached the rank of Permanent Secretary in the career civil service between 1900 and 1986. Notes characteristics of the route to the top as shown in the present cadre of permanent secretaries. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0033-3298