Understanding Public Policy: Theories and Issues

Book Details:

• Book Title: Theories of Public Policy and Policymaking

• Author: Paul Cairney

• Publisher: Red Globe Press

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9781137545183

• Pages: 296

• Binding: Paperback

• Release Date: 25-11-2019

• Part Number: 6 Illustrations, black and white; XX, 29

• Package Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches

About the Book:

The second edition of Theories of Public Policy and Policymaking offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to public policy theory. The policy process involves multiple stakeholders from various levels of government, non-governmental organizations, private sectors, and interest groups. This textbook provides students with the tools to understand the complexity of policymaking, exploring how theories can be used to explain the dynamics of the policy process.

Topics covered in the book include multi-level governance, punctuated equilibrium theory, multiple streams analysis, and feminist institutionalism. The book draws out common themes from the variety of theoretical approaches and asks critical questions about the role of evidence in policymaking and the universality of policy theories designed in the Global North.

This edition is a perfect companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying public policy, policy analysis, or related fields. It is essential reading for those pursuing MPP or MPM programs.

Key Features:

• Revised and updated second edition with new insights and frameworks.

• Covers major theories of public policy, including multi-level governance, punctuated equilibrium theory, feminist institutionalism, and multiple streams analysis.

• Explores how theories can explain real-world policy issues such as evidence-based policymaking.

• Reflects on the applicability of policy theories to the Global South.

Audience:
This textbook is ideal for students and professionals studying public policy, governance, and political analysis. It's particularly suited for those pursuing MPP or MPM programs and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the policy process in the contemporary world.