Contemporary Approaches to Public Policy: Theories, Controversies and Perspectives
B. Guy Peters (Ed.)
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Description for Contemporary Approaches to Public Policy: Theories, Controversies and Perspectives
Hardback. Editor(s): Zittoun, Philippe; Peters, B. Guy. Series: International Series on Public Policy. Num Pages: 221 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPB; JPP; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 218 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
This book considers a range of contemporary approaches to public policy studies. These approaches are based on a number of theoretical perspectives on decision-making, as well as alternative perspectives on policy instruments and implementation. The range of approaches covered in the volume includes punctuated equilibrium models, the advocacy-coalition framework, multiple streams approaches, institutional analyses, constructivist approaches, behavioural models, and the use of instruments as an approach to public policy. The volume concludes with a discussion of fundamental issues of democracy in public policy.
This book considers a range of contemporary approaches to public policy studies. These approaches are based on a number of theoretical perspectives on decision-making, as well as alternative perspectives on policy instruments and implementation. The range of approaches covered in the volume includes punctuated equilibrium models, the advocacy-coalition framework, multiple streams approaches, institutional analyses, constructivist approaches, behavioural models, and the use of instruments as an approach to public policy. The volume concludes with a discussion of fundamental issues of democracy in public policy.
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
International Series on Public Policy
Condition
New
Weight
424g
Number of Pages
206
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137504937
SKU
V9781137504937
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99-15
About B. Guy Peters (Ed.)
B. Guy Peters is Maurice Falk Professor of American Government at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, and President of the International Public Policy Association. He was founding co-editor of Governance and of the European Political Science Review, and is the author or editor of over 80 books in political science and public policy. Philippe Zittoun is ... Read more
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