Understanding the policy process
Analysing welfare policy and practice
2nd Edition
Published on 26. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-84742-267-5 (ISBN)
Description
This book draws on the latest social science to explain how and why social policy change occurs. Built on core concepts of policy analysis, it offers a robust framework for understanding policy change that can be applied to any aspect of welfare or social policy. Unlike most work in this field, the book deftly mixes theory and practice even including discussions of key theorists. This third edition brings the book fully up to date and will ensure that it remains the standard textbook in the field for years to come.
Reviews / Votes
"I think it is the best book of its kind available for students, and I would not hesitate to recommend it." Ian Greener in Journal of Social Policy "An excellent overview - clear and well-written" Sevasti-Melissa Nolas, University of Sussex "This is an exciting and innovative textbook on welfare policy making... introducing students of social policy to a wealth of perspectives and literature not often brought together in an introductory book... an outstanding text." British Journal of Social Work, review of 1st edition "Matches our first year course very well and will be a good accessible text for new students." Susan Deeley, University of GlasgowMore details
Series
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
608 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84742-267-5 (9781847422675)
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Analysing Welfare Policy and Practice
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Persons
Professor of Social Policy, University of York Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of York
Content
Introduction: what is policy analysis? Part One: Macro-level Analysis: Globalisation; Political economy; The post-industrial economy; Technological change; Structures of power; Part Two: Meso-level Analysis: The changing nature of governance; Policy networks; Institutions; Policy transfer; Part Three: Micro-level Analysis: Decision making and personality; Implementation and delivery; Evaluation and evidence; Conclusions: policy analysis and welfare states.