Policy Making in Britain - An Introduction (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Introducing you to the public policy making process in Britain today, this book adopts an empirical approach to the study of policy making by relating theory to actual developments in Britain since the 1980s. It covers: Ideas, Problem Definition, Issues and Agenda-Setting Key Individuals Key Institutions Parliament and Public Policy Implementation The shift from Government to Governance (including marketization, and devolution) The increasing role of the private and voluntary sectors in policy delivery Internationalisation and Europeanization of policies and policy making Evaluation, audits and the New Public Management Each chapter is enriched by recent real-life case studies and boxes illustrating key arguments, concepts and empirical developments. Taking into account the 2010 election and beyond, the book addresses current issues, developments and debates. The result is a contemporary and engaging text that will be required reading for all students of British politics, public policy and public administration.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	Peter Dorey
Dimensions:	232 x 186 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	344
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84920-848-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies
LSN:	1-84920-848-4
Barcode:	9781849208482

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