Policy Networks and Policy Change

Putting Policy Network Theory to the Test
2009. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-230-22368-4
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 278 Seiten, Format (B × H): 141 mm x 221 mm, Gewicht: 464 g

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Compston, H.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

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 , (editor), and (co-editor with Ian Bailey).