| Learning From Comparative Public Policy: A Practical Guide Contributor(s): Rose, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415317428 ISBN-13: 9780415317429 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $50.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: This textbook offers a new approach for students of comparative public policy and comparative politics. Rather than concentrating solely on why countries differ, the author asks how countries can learn from each other about the success and failure of policy initiatives. In addition to explaining the key tenets of policy analysis, the author illustrates the theory with a wide variety of international case studies. "Comparative Public Policy "explains: - Which countries compare and why? - How national policy in one country is influenced by others - How policy learning and policy transfer work in practice - The cultural and resources problems of importing policies - The roles of institutions, regulators, think tanks and experts With its theory to practice focus, this book will be invaluable both for students of public policy and analysis and for policymakers and practitioners working in the public sector. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Comparative Politics - Political Science | Public Policy - General |
| Dewey: 320.6 |
| LCCN: 2004005267 |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 6.22" W x 9.24" (0.56 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This textbook offers a fresh approach to the study of comparative politics and public policy. Instead of concentrating on why countries differ, Learning From Comparative Public Policy explores how countries can learn from each other about the success and failure of policy initiatives. With its theory and practice focus, the lively narrative analyzes the cultural and resources problems involved in importing policies, and the roles of institutions, regulators, think tanks and experts. In addition to explaining the key tenets of policy analysis, the internationally renowned author offers a wide variety of international case studies and useful boxes to highlight examples. Invaluable reading for students of public policy, for policy makers and practitioners working in the public sector, it includes: * learning from comparison* defining a problem and creating awareness * where to look for lessons * applying the policy model * the problems of importing models * using terms to evaluate future consequences. |