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Strong-willed and an independent thinker, he often came into conflict with those in positions above him which perhaps explains why he did not receive an honour at the end of his 36-year career in the Civil
Service in 1977. An enthusiastic surfer and walker, on his retirement Anstey and his wife moved
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Scientific Officer and Head of Research until his retirement in 1977. During the 1960s and 1970s he wrote a number of books which explained serious occupational psychological matters with a light and humorous touch. His publications included:
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he had 18 months of active service in defending the
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concerning the dangers of escalating an already tense situation, and emphasising the importance of negotiation and conciliation, rather than a pre-emptive strike. Eventually this was the response followed by
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with responsibility for finding alternatives to the traditional written exams candidates were required to sit. After working at the
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Powell (1889–1976), also an economist and authority on the economy of India. In 1920 Anstey's father and younger brother died in
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where his skills as a psychologist were put to use improving the selection tests used for army recruits.
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