Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-292) and index.
Contents
Constitutional principles -- Establishing the pre-nomination process (1789-1829) -- The spoils era I (1829-1845) -- The spoils era II (1845-1869) -- Birth of civil service reform (1869-1881) -- The Pendleton Act : patchwork reform (1881-1897) -- McKinley to Ford : the tradition continues (1897-1977) -- Carter to Bush II : a lasting legacy (1977-2007) -- Analysis and conclusions.
