The change that new ministers experience upon entering government is immediate, one that is occasionally unexpected or for which they are unprepared, and it requires a radical transformation in their workload, in their responsibilities, and in the nature of their interaction with others. It is, in short, an uncompromising and sudden jolt to their lives. In an age when mankind's impact on the lives of others and on the environment is infinitely extended and enhanced, it is imperative that the preparation of ministers is addressed-and this book, for the first time, aims to shine a light on the...