The Case Against Bureaucratic Discretion

by Steven G. Koven

This book explores contemporary and historical examples of bureaucratic discretion to describe a continuum of resistance to authoritative directives by hierarchical superiors. Resistance ranges from blind obedience or complete nonresistance to street-level opposition; in between these extremes, however, are minimal compliance and resistance sanctioned by immediate superiors. Although politicians may pass legislation, the subject of bureaucratic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 303005778X
• ISBN13: 9783030057787
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"