Policy Networks and Policy Change
Putting Policy Network Theory to the Test
Published on 30. September 2009
Book
Hardback
XIV, 278 pages
978-0-230-22368-4 (ISBN)
Description
This study applies policy network theory to major technological, economic, environmental and social trends to generate propositions about the future of public policy. Among the findings are that we should expect more business-friendly policies, more intrusive law enforcement, more women-friendly policies, and stronger climate policies.
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Edition
2009
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
XIV, 278 p.
Dimensions
Height: 221 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
464 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-22368-4 (9780230223684)
DOI
10.1057/9780230244320
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HUGH COMPSTON is a Reader in the Department of Politics, Cardiff School of European Studies, Cardiff University, UK, and has written extensively on public policy and policy-making. Recent publications include King Trends and the Future of Public Policy , Handbook of Public Policy in Europe: Britain, France and Germany (editor), and Turning Down the Heat: The Politics of Climate Policy in Affluent Democracies (co-editor with Ian Bailey).
Content
Introduction Policy Networks and Resource Dependency Actors and Resources Policy Network Theory as a Theory of Policy Change Policy Network Theory and the Future of Public Policy Testing Policy Network Theory Policy Implications of Technological Trends Growing Affluence, the Shift to Services, and the Growth of Women's Employment Energy Use, Mobility and Climate Change Trade Expansion and the Internationalization of Production and Finance Sex and Secularization Population Ageing and the Expansion of Education The Future of Public Policy