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Understanding Public Policy: Theories And Issues (Textbooks In Policy Studies, 2)
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The Fully Revised Second Edition Of This Textbook Offers A Comprehensive Introduction To Theories Of Public Policy And Policymaking. The Policy Process Is Complex: It Contains Hundreds Of People And Organisations From Various Levels And Types Of Government, From Agencies, Quasi And Nongovernmental Organisations, Interest Groups And The Private And Voluntary Sectors. This Book Sets Out The Major Concepts And Theories That Are Vital For Making Sense Of The Complexity Of Public Policy, And Explores How To Combine Their Insights When Seeking To Explain The Policy Process. While A Wide Range Of Topics Are Covered From Multilevel Governance And Punctuated Equilibrium Theory To 'Multiple Streams' Analysis And Feminist Institutionalism This Engaging Text Draws Out The Common Themes Among The Variety Of Studies Considered And Tackles Three Key Questions: What Is The Story Of Each Theory (Or Multiple Theories); What Does Policy Theory Tell Us About Issues Like 'Evidence Based Policymaking'; And How 'Universal' Are Policy Theories Designed In The Global North?This Book Is The Perfect Companion For Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students Studying Public Policy, Whether Focussed On Theory, Analysis Or The Policy Process, And It Is Essential Reading For All Those On Mpp Or Mpm Programmes.New To This Edition: New Sections On Power, Feminist Institutionalism, The Institutional Analysis And Development Framework, The Narrative Policy Framework, Social Construction And Policy Design A Consideration Of Policy Studies In Relation To The Global South In An Updated Concluding Chapter More Coverage Of Policy Formulation And Tools, The Psychology Of Policymaking And Complexity Theory Engaging Discussions Of Punctuated Equilibrium, The Advocacy Coalition Framework And Multiple Streams Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Understanding Public Policy: Theories and Issues'? A: This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to theories of public policy and policymaking, exploring the complex interactions among various stakeholders in the policy process.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Paul Cairney, who is known for his expertise in public policy.
- Q: What new topics are covered in the second edition? A: The second edition includes new sections on power, feminist institutionalism, the institutional analysis and development framework, and more on policy formulation and complexity theory.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, it is an ideal resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying public policy.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The second edition was published on November 15, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The textbook contains a total of 296 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book address policy studies in relation to the Global South? A: Yes, there is an updated concluding chapter that considers policy studies in the context of the Global South.
- Q: What are some key theories discussed in the book? A: Key theories include multi-level governance, punctuated equilibrium theory, and 'Multiple Streams' analysis.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.