How to Run A Government
So that Citizens Benefit and Taxpayers Don't Go Crazy
Published on 24. March 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-14-197958-8 (ISBN)
Description
Billions of citizens around the world are frustrated with their governments. Why is this? And what can we do about it? In this groundbreaking book Michael Barber draws on his wealth of international experience advising political leaders, to show how those in power can make good on their promises.
'Refreshingly ruthless ... has an uplifting brio to it' Economist
'Michael Barber is a source of inspiration and wisdom' Andrew Adonis, New Statesman
'Excellent ... there is a lot of common sense and practical wisdom ... a breath of fresh air' David Willetts,Standpoint
'Barber is the global overlord of public policy ... a record around the world of actually achieving change' Philip Collins, Prospect
'Refreshingly ruthless ... has an uplifting brio to it' Economist
'Michael Barber is a source of inspiration and wisdom' Andrew Adonis, New Statesman
'Excellent ... there is a lot of common sense and practical wisdom ... a breath of fresh air' David Willetts,Standpoint
'Barber is the global overlord of public policy ... a record around the world of actually achieving change' Philip Collins, Prospect
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-197958-8 (9780141979588)
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E-Book
03/2015
1st Edition
Penguin Books Ltd
€9.49
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Person
Sir Michael Barber has worked for over twenty years in education and government reform and improvement. He served as advisor to the UK Prime Minister from 2001-5 and is a global expert on education reform and the implementation of large-scale system change. His previous books include Instruction to Deliver.