| Public Policy and Politics in India: How Institutions Matter Contributor(s): Mathur, Kuldeep (Author) |
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ISBN: 019946605X ISBN-13: 9780199466054 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $23.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - Asian - Political Science | Public Policy - General |
| Dewey: 320.609 |
| Series: Oxford India Paperbacks |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.5" W x 5.6" 306 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Policymaking in India evokes an image of rational decision-making and technical optimality. However, the arena of policymaking is characterized by conflict and contestation resolved through processes of negotiations and compromises. A significant amount of research in India focuses on policy goals and consequences, and less on policy processes. Breaking away from that approach, Public Policy and Politics in India directly addresses policy processes and discusses the role of institutions in policymaking in India. The wide-ranging essays cover issues such as environment, education, Parliament, liberalization, and governance. They highlight failures of implementation resulting from deep-rooted flaws in overall policy design. The volume aims not only to provoke a debate but also to encourage more systematic studies in the area. |