Policy analysis for practice - Applying social policy (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)

People who work in planning, management and service delivery in the public sector need to know how policy is translated into practice, what is happening, and whether a policy works. "Policy analysis for practice" introduces students and practitioners to the concepts, methods and techniques required to undertake the analysis and review of policy and its implementation. Focusing on developing understanding and skills for a growing area of practice, it combines material from public and social administration with examples and application to social policy and the social services. The book looks at ways to understand and analyse the main stages of the policy process: developing strategies, identifying aims, examining the situation, choosing methods, implementation and service delivery, and evaluating outcomes. It stresses throughout the role of policy analysis as a political, and not just a technical, activity. "Policy analysis for practice" is an original, thought-provoking text with a strong applied focus. It offers systematic, accessible coverage of wide-ranging literature, application to practical circumstances and the needs of people in the field and a direct relationship to vocational work in the management and administration of social services. It will be invaluable for students and practitioners in public policy, social policy and public sector management, in fields including central and local government, health and social care and the voluntary sector.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2006
First published:	2006
Authors:	Paul Spicker
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	216
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-825-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Promotions
LSN:	1-86134-825-8
Barcode:	9781861348258

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