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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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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The Snowdonia Pack (Book)
Ian Coulthard, Peter John Beresford; Illustrated by Kenneth Leak
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R391
Discovery Miles 3 910
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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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.
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.
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