Government Agencies

?Offering concise histories of more than 100 federal agencies, this encyclopedia covers nearly all existing agencies, as well as important former ones. Essays average 5 to 6 pages in length and focus on the agency's major achievements, failures, administrative structure, and any significant internal friction and external controversy. Each essay is signed; the contributors are mostly academicians with prior published work on the particular agency. Brief annotated bibliographies are included. Coverage is quite broad; included are entries such as the Export-Import Bank of the U.S., the Council of Economic Advisors, and the Smithsonian Institution. There are also longer essays on each Cabinet department. This work will be valuable both for general readers and students. For library reference collections it can serve as a convenient historical complement to CQ's Federal Regulatory Dicectory.?-Library Journal

About the author

The author of "Picatrix" was likely a highly educated and intellectually versatile scholar, deeply rooted in the Arabic-speaking world of the 11th century. He was well-versed in a variety of disciplines, including astrology, alchemy, and philosophy, drawing on Greek, Persian, and Indian sources. As a participant in the Islamic Golden Age's rich scholarly tradition, he likely had access to extensive libraries and intellectual circles. His work suggests a blend of academic knowledge and practical application, indicating both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in astrological and magical practices.

Product details

• Authors: Unknown
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.11.1983
• EAN: 9780313220173
• ISBN: 978-0-313-22017-3
• Series: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Institutions
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration, Political structure & processes, Central / national / federal government, Political structure and processes, Central government, Politics, Law, and Government