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Substance Not Spin: An Insider´s View of Success and Failure in Government
Nick Raynsford
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Description for Substance Not Spin: An Insider´s View of Success and Failure in Government
Paperback. Based on his personal experience at the heart of government and the voluntary sector, Nick Raynsford, a former MP, Minister and campaigner, explores making and implementing policy and legislation. He gives an 'insider's view' on a range of events, some not previously made public, making a fascinating bridge across the policy and practice divide. Num Pages: 224 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JPP; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 289 x 22. Weight in Grams: 296.
Why does policy succeed or fail? Nick Raynsford, a former MP, Minister and campaigner, tells us how it looks from the front line of policymaking. Based on his vast personal experience at the very heart of government and the voluntary sector, Raynsford explores what works and what doesn't in making and implementing policy and legislation. He gives an `insider's view' on a range of events. some not previously made public, including the botched 1980s reform of Housing Benefit, the vacuum left by the 1986 abolition of the Greater London Council, the ill-fated 2002 Fire Service ... Read more
Why does policy succeed or fail? Nick Raynsford, a former MP, Minister and campaigner, tells us how it looks from the front line of policymaking. Based on his vast personal experience at the very heart of government and the voluntary sector, Raynsford explores what works and what doesn't in making and implementing policy and legislation. He gives an `insider's view' on a range of events. some not previously made public, including the botched 1980s reform of Housing Benefit, the vacuum left by the 1986 abolition of the Greater London Council, the ill-fated 2002 Fire Service ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447331926
SKU
V9781447331926
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Nick Raynsford
Nick Raynsford served as Labour MP for Fulham and later Greenwich for over twenty years. Between 1997 and 2005 he was Minister with responsibility for London, Housing, Planning, Construction and Local Government. He was Director of Shelter Housing Aid Centre 1976-86. He is an Hon. Fellow of RIBA, RTPI and ICE.
Reviews for Substance Not Spin: An Insider´s View of Success and Failure in Government
Raynsford's incisive, candid and unique perspective on successes and failures in government makes this book a must read for politicians, policy-makers, campaigners and academics alike. Kate Henderson, Town and Country Planning Association Few people can be better placed to write about housing's place in politics and policy-making than Nick Raynsford...His book will appeal to those interested in political ... Read more