Download or read book Observing Government Elites written by R. Rhodes and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-11-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the everyday life of ministers and senior public servants in different countries, describing the world through their eyes. It explores how their beliefs, practices and traditions create meaning in politics and public policy making. It provides unique data on life of politicians and practical advice on how to conduct fieldwork.