부산대학교 도서관

This article examines the structural characteristics of the environmental administration of six countries within the European Union to help answer these questions. Middle range theories of the policy process suggest competing answers to this question, with some implying the likelihood of convergence in administrative structures and others suggesting persistent national distinctiveness. One reason why factors related to bureaucratic politics might be important is that few European environment departments or offices are created ex nihillo. The creation of a new ministry or specialist agency arises from the amalgamation of existing units. The wrenching of these units from their existing position within the bureaucratic structure provides an occasion for turf disputes and resistance from those bodies who are in danger of losing some of their functions.