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Behavioural public policies, or nudges, have become increasingly
popular in recent years, with governments keen to use light-touch
interventions to improve the success of their public policies. In
this unique book, Peter John explores nudges, their successes and
limitations, and sets out a bold manifesto for the future of
behavioural public policy. This book traces the beginnings of nudge
in behavioural economics and tracks the adoption of its core ideas
by policy-makers, providing examples of successful applications. By
considering the question ?how far to nudge??, John reviews why it
is crucial for governments to address citizen behaviours, and
reviews the criticisms of nudge and its ethical limitations.
Looking to its future, this book proposes the adoption of a radical
version of nudge, nudge plus, involving increased feedback and more
engagement with citizens. How Far to Nudge? will be a vital text
for students of behavioural public policy and policy analysis, as
well as for anyone looking for an introduction to nudge policy and
an explanation for its growth in popularity.
The fully revised and updated new edition of this textbook
continues to provide the most accessible overview of the main
approaches in the study of public policy. It seeks to review the
most common and widely used frameworks in the study of policy
analysis: institutions groups and networks society and the economy
individual interests ideas. The book explains each one, offers
constructive criticisms and explores their claims in the light of a
variety of American, British and European examples. Arguing that no
one framework offers a comprehensive explanation of public policy;
John suggests a synthesis based on different aspects of the
approaches, introducing concepts/approaches of advocacy coalitions,
punctuated equilibrium and evolution as more effective ways to
understand public policy. Combining both a clear summary of debates
in public policy and a new and original approach to the subject,
this book remains essential reading for students of public policy
and policy analysis.
Improving Classroom Learning with ICT examines the ways in which
ICT can be used in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning
in different settings and across different subjects. Weaving
together evidence of teachers' and learners' experiences of ICT,
the authors: explain why the process of integrating ICT is not
straightforward; discuss whether hardware and infrastructure alone
are sufficient to ensure full integration and exploitation of ICT
investment; emphasise the pivotal role that teachers play in
supporting learning with ICT across the curriculum; argue that
teachers need a greater understanding of how to put ICT to use in
teaching and learning; highlight that out-of-school use of ICT has
an impact on in-school learning; consider what kinds of
professional development are most effective in supporting teachers
to use technologies creatively and productively. Case studies are
used to illustrate key issues and to elaborate a range of
theoretical ideas that can be used in the classroom. This book will
be of interest to all those concerned with maximising the benefits
of ICT in the classroom.
Field experiments -- randomized controlled trials -- have become
ever more popular in political science, as well as in other
disciplines, such as economics, social policy and development.
Policy-makers have also increasingly used randomization to evaluate
public policies, designing trials of tax reminders, welfare
policies and international aid programs to name just a few of the
interventions tested in this way. Field experiments have become
successful because they assess causal claims in ways that other
methods of evaluation find hard to emulate. Social scientists and
evaluators have rediscovered how to design and analyze field
experiments, but they have paid much less attention to the
challenges of organizing and managing them. Field experiments pose
unique challenges and opportunities for the researcher and
evaluator which come from working in the field. The research
experience can be challenging and at times hard to predict. This
book aims to help researchers and evaluators plan and manage their
field experiments so they can avoid common pitfalls. It is also
intended to open up discussion about the context and backdrop to
trials so that these practical aspects of field experiments are
better understood. The book sets out ten steps researchers can use
to plan their field experiments, then nine threats to watch out for
when they implement them. There are cases studies of voting and
political participation, elites, welfare and employment, nudging
citizens, and developing countries.
Behavioural public policies, or nudges, have become increasingly
popular in recent years, with governments keen to use light-touch
interventions to improve the success of their public policies. In
this unique book, Peter John explores nudges, their successes and
limitations, and sets out a bold manifesto for the future of
behavioural public policy. This book traces the beginnings of nudge
in behavioural economics and tracks the adoption of its core ideas
by policy-makers, providing examples of successful applications. By
considering the question ?how far to nudge??, John reviews why it
is crucial for governments to address citizen behaviours, and
reviews the criticisms of nudge and its ethical limitations.
Looking to its future, this book proposes the adoption of a radical
version of nudge, nudge plus, involving increased feedback and more
engagement with citizens. How Far to Nudge? will be a vital text
for students of behavioural public policy and policy analysis, as
well as for anyone looking for an introduction to nudge policy and
an explanation for its growth in popularity.
Local Governance in England and France addresses issues at the
cutting edge of comparative politics and public policy. The book is
based on extensive research and interviews, over 300 in total, with
local decision makers in two pairs of cities in England and France:
Lille and Leeds; Rennes and Southampton. No other Anglo-French
comparative project has ever gone into such depth - based on actual
case studies - making this book an invaluable resource for students
and professionals alike. The book poses key questions about the
changing role of the state, the difficulties of policy coordination
in a fragmented institutional context, and about the relationship
between governance, networks as well as political and democratic
accountability. It will be of great interest to the professional
research community, and practitioners in Britain, France and
beyond, as well as to students of comparative politics, European
public policy, British / French politics, European studies, public
management and local government studies.
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This title was first published in 2001: Despite considerable
expansion, the scholarly literature on political corruption has
remained fragmentary, often polarized, consisting either of
sweeping systematic statements, or case-specific examples. Perry
bridges this gap and proves the need for further such study in this
most worthwhile examination of the place of political corruption in
Australia. The Australian experience is paid thorough, yet concise
attention and then it is related to the concept of political
corruption in its various and changing forms and interpretations.
Assuming no familiarity with the central intellectual issues, Perry
lucidly explores them in terms of their method, practice and
definition with particular reference to Australia. Primarily
suitable for academics interested in politics, geography,
development studies, history and sociology, this book's accessible
style also makes it of interest to a general audience.
Many tools are on offer to politicians and other policy-makers
when they seek to change policy outcomes. Often they choose to
concentrate on one set of tools, but fail to see the costs as well
as the benefits - and may not consider the available evidence
regarding their effectiveness. This innovative new textbook clearly
sets out the main tools of government, and provides an analysis of
their efficacy when applied to public problems.
Each chapter examines the relative benefits and costs of using a
key tool that is available to improve policy outcomes, drawing on a
diverse literature, a large number of empirical studies and a range
of contexts. Areas covered include:
- governments and policy outcomes
- law and regulation
- public spending and taxation
- bureaucracy and public management
- institutions
- information, persuasion and deliberation
- networks and governance.
Offering a clear and comprehensive evaluation, and highlighting
the set of powerful tools commonly available, this text encourages
students to consider the most effective combination in order to
manage key issues successfully. Including a useful glossary of key
terms, this book will be of great interest to all students of
public policy, administration and management.
Many tools are on offer to politicians and other policy-makers when
they seek to change policy outcomes. Often they choose to
concentrate on one set of tools, but fail to see the costs as well
as the benefits - and may not consider the available evidence
regarding their effectiveness. This innovative new textbook clearly
sets out the main tools of government, and provides an analysis of
their efficacy when applied to public problems. Each chapter
examines the relative benefits and costs of using a key tool that
is available to improve policy outcomes, drawing on a diverse
literature, a large number of empirical studies and a range of
contexts. Areas covered include: governments and policy outcomes
law and regulation public spending and taxation bureaucracy and
public management institutions information, persuasion and
deliberation networks and governance. Offering a clear and
comprehensive evaluation, and highlighting the set of powerful
tools commonly available, this text encourages students to consider
the most effective combination in order to manage key issues
successfully. Including a useful glossary of key terms, this book
will be of great interest to all students of public policy,
administration and management.
Based on a major research project (the InterActive Project),
this book explores and illustrates how digital technologies can
transform learning across the curriculum. Using a wide range of
educational settings primary, secondary, school and home it will
help practitioners think about, plan and execute effective learning
in their classrooms and beyond. It will show teachers how they can
'harness technology for the future' by covering important topics
such as:
- personalised learning
- using ICT for pupils with special needs
- personal use of ICT and home-school links
- designing 'digital' classrooms.
By weaving 'evidence based practice' into each chapter, the book
will provide extensive guidance, practical advice and insights into
working in the 'digital classroom' for all primary and secondary
school teachers.
Christmas Eve. While the world sleeps, snow falls gently from the
sky, presents await under the tree ... and murder is afoot. In this
collection of ten classic murder mysteries from the best crime
writers in history, death and mayhem take many festive forms, from
the inventive to the unexpected. From a Santa Claus with a grudge
to a cat who knows who killed its owner on Christmas Eve, these are
stories to enjoy - and be mystified by - in front of a roaring
fire, mince pie to hand.
Local Governance in England and France addresses issues at the cutting edge of comparative politics and public policy. The book is based on extensive research and interviews, over 300 in total, with local decision makers in two pairs of cities in England and France: Lille and Leeds; Rennes and Southampton. No other Anglo-French comparative project has ever gone into such depth - based on actual case studies - making this book an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike. The book poses key questions about the changing role of the state, the difficulties of policy coordination in a fragmented institutional context, and about the relationship between governance, networks as well as political and democratic accountability. It will be of great interest to the professional research community, and practitioners in Britain, France and beyond, as well as to students of comparative politics, European public policy, British / French politics, European studies, public management and local government studies.
This title was first published in 2001: Despite considerable
expansion, the scholarly literature on political corruption has
remained fragmentary, often polarized, consisting either of
sweeping systematic statements, or case-specific examples. Perry
bridges this gap and proves the need for further such study in this
most worthwhile examination of the place of political corruption in
Australia. The Australian experience is paid thorough, yet concise
attention and then it is related to the concept of political
corruption in its various and changing forms and interpretations.
Assuming no familiarity with the central intellectual issues, Perry
lucidly explores them in terms of their method, practice and
definition with particular reference to Australia. Primarily
suitable for academics interested in politics, geography,
development studies, history and sociology, this book's accessible
style also makes it of interest to a general audience.
Field experiments -- randomized controlled trials -- have become
ever more popular in political science, as well as in other
disciplines, such as economics, social policy and development.
Policy-makers have also increasingly used randomization to evaluate
public policies, designing trials of tax reminders, welfare
policies and international aid programs to name just a few of the
interventions tested in this way. Field experiments have become
successful because they assess causal claims in ways that other
methods of evaluation find hard to emulate. Social scientists and
evaluators have rediscovered how to design and analyze field
experiments, but they have paid much less attention to the
challenges of organizing and managing them. Field experiments pose
unique challenges and opportunities for the researcher and
evaluator which come from working in the field. The research
experience can be challenging and at times hard to predict. This
book aims to help researchers and evaluators plan and manage their
field experiments so they can avoid common pitfalls. It is also
intended to open up discussion about the context and backdrop to
trials so that these practical aspects of field experiments are
better understood. The book sets out ten steps researchers can use
to plan their field experiments, then nine threats to watch out for
when they implement them. There are cases studies of voting and
political participation, elites, welfare and employment, nudging
citizens, and developing countries.
Based on a major research project (the InterActive Project), this
book explores and illustrates how digital technologies can
transform learning across the curriculum. Using a wide range of
educational settings - primary, secondary, school and home - it
will help practitioners think about, plan and execute effective
learning in their classrooms and beyond. It will show teachers how
they can 'harness technology for the future' by covering important
topics such as: personalised learning using ICT for pupils with
special needs personal use of ICT and home-school links designing
'digital' classrooms. By weaving 'evidence based practice' into
each chapter, the book will provide extensive guidance, practical
advice and insights into working in the 'digital classroom' for all
primary and secondary school teachers.
- What caused the increased turbulence of British Politics in
recent - How do policy blunders occur and why? - Why did Brexit
happen, and what is the future of the UK-EU relationship? - How
powerful are political parties in British Politics? - How is
British politics shaped by variation and differentiation,
especially across the nations of the UK? British Politics answers
these fundamental questions, putting political science and public
policy at its core to provide an analytical approach to British
politics. The book's three-part structure is designed to help
students make sense of the British political system. Part A covers
constitutional and institutional foundations: the formal set of
politics, laws, procedures, and customs which make up the
distinctive features of the political system. In Part B, political
behaviour and citizenship is explored, looking at politics from the
view of the everyday citizen by examining political parties and the
media. Finally, part C looks at how power and authority is
dispersed through agencies, devolved powers, and international
bodies. Overall, this gives students a thorough and rigorous
introduction to the nature of British democracy in the twenty-first
century. British Politics has a unique, sophisticated style,
bringing together case studies, cutting-edge analysis, and
comparative insights to make it essential reading for all students
of British Politics. Digital formats and resources British Politics
is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety
of formats, and is supported by online resources. * The e-book
offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with
hyperlinks to multiple-choice questions, to help you test your
knowledge and understanding of British politics:
www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks * Student resources: Multiple
choice questions, web links to media sources and datasets, and
biannual online updates organised by chapter are available online.
Lecturer resources: Adaptable PowerPoint slides for each chapter
are available online.
Over fifty years ago, Albert Hirschman argued that dissatisfied
consumers could either voice complaint or exit when they were
dissatisfied with goods or services. Loyal consumers would voice
rather than exit. Hirschman argued that making exit easier from
publicly provided services, such as health or education, would
reduce voice, taking the richest and most articulate away and this
would lead to the deterioration of public services. This book
provides the first thorough empirical study of these ideas. Using a
modified version of Hirschman's account, examining private and
collective voice, and viewing loyalty as a form of social
investment, it is grounded on a dedicated five-year panel study of
British citizens. Given government policies over the past decade or
more which make exit easier from public providers, this is a timely
publication for all those who care about the quality of government
services.
Peter J. Lis pathbreaking new book, Animal Welfare in China, is
timely and valuable. ANTHROZOOESThe issue of animal welfare has
attracted attention in Australia in recent decades. Activists and
welfare organisations have become increasingly vigorous in
promoting a new ethical relationship between humans and animals,
and in challenging practices they identify as inhumane. In 2011
this agitation culminated in the temporary suspension of cattle
live exports, with significant economic and political implications
for Australia. Similar campaigns have focused on domestic food
production systems and the use of animals in entertainment.Despite
this increased interest, the policy process remains poorly
understood. Animal Welfare in Australia is the first Australian
book to examine the topic in a systematic manner. Without taking a
specific ethical position, Peter John Chen draws on a wide range of
sources including activists, industry representatives and policy
makers to explain how policy is made and implemented. He explores
the history of animal welfare in Australia, examines public opinion
and media coverage of key issues, and comprehensively maps the
policy domain. He shows how diverse social, ethical and economic
interests interact to produce a complex and unpredictable
climate.Animal Welfare in Australia will be of interest to scholars
and practitioners of public policy, those interested in issues of
animal welfare, and anyone wishing to understand how competing
interests interact in the contemporary Australian policy
landscape.Some supplementary graphs and images can be found at
https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/15349
This revised edition of Bats of Southern and Central Africa builds
on the solid foundation of the first edition and supplements the
original account of bat species then known to be found in Southern
and Central Africa with an additional eight newly described
species, bringing the total to 124. The chapters on evolution,
biogeography, ecology and echolocation have been updated, citing
dozens of recently published papers. The book covers the latest
systematic and taxonomic studies, ensuring that the names and
relationships of bats in this new edition reflect current
scientific knowledge. The species accounts provide descriptions,
measurements and diagnostic characters as well as detailed
information about the distribution, habitat, roosting habits,
foraging ecology and reproduction of each species. The updated
species distribution maps are based on 6 100 recorded localities. A
special feature of the 2010 publication was the mode of
identification of families, genera and species by way of character
matrices rather than the more generally used dichotomous keys.
Since then these matrices have been tested in the field and, where
necessary, slightly altered for this edition. New photographs fill
in gaps and updated sonograms aid with bat identification in
acoustic surveys. The bibliography, which now contains more than
700 entries, will be an invaluable aid to students and scientists
wishing to consult original research.
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