Description: This book argues that bureaucracies can contribute to stability and economic development, if they are insulated from unstable democratic politics.
Brief description: Gary J. Miller is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Washington University, St Louis. He taught previously at California Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, and Washington University's John M. Olin School of Business.
Review Quotes: 'This theory-based, theory-driven work masterfully weaves analyses and examples that help demonstrate myriad ways bureaucracies can provide stability to government while enhancing economic development - as long as they are permitted to operate as they need to - while politicians (and the public) regularly question whether bureaucrats are neutral while gaining autonomy ... Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.' W. Miller, Choice