Public Management in Britain Author:Sylvia Horton, David Farnham, Sylvia Horton, David Farnham This book examines the key developments and changes in the management of the major public services in Britain under the Thatcher and Major governments between 1979 and 1997 as well as under New Labour. The editors review these changes in their economic, political, and ideological contexts. Then, essays focus on key aspects of management, and the... more » book concludes with a discussion of the elements of continuity and change, which make up New Labour's approach to better government.« less