Rethinking Policy and Politics: Reflections on Contemporary Debates in Policy Studies

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Sarah Ayres

Rethinking Policy and Politics

Reflections on Contemporary Debates in Policy Studies

Sarah Ayres

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Policy Press
21 July 2014

Social issues & processes; Political structure & processes

Series: New Perspectives in Policy and Politics

In recent years the nature of policy and politics has witnessed significant transformations. These have challenged perceptions about the ways in which policy is studied, designed, delivered and appraised. This book the first in the New Perspectives in Policy and Politics series - brings together world-leading scholars to reflect on the implications of some of these developments for the field of policy studies and the world of practice.

First published as a special issue of Policy & Politics, the book offers critical reflections on the recent history and future direction of policy studies. It advances the debate by rethinking the ways in which scholars and students of policy studies can (re)engage with pertinent issues in pursuit of both scholarly excellence and practical solutions to global policy problems.

Edited by: Sarah Ayres
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781447319467
ISBN 10: 144731946X
Series: New Perspectives in Policy and Politics
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 21 July 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sarah Ayres is Senior Lecturer in Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. She is a political scientist with expertise in public administration and theories of policy making. Her research is concerned with devolution and decentralisation in an international context, with a particular emphasis on analysing inter-governmental relations between central and local actors. This work has explored the role of partnership working and network management in the governance of territory.

Reviews for Rethinking Policy and Politics: Reflections on Contemporary Debates in Policy Studies

This volume attests to the benefits of constantly rethinking policy: Policy making is in a constant cycle of re-invention and innovation and this international constellation of authors bring their reflexive insights to bear on practical policy experience. Diane Stone, Professor of Governance, Sir Walter Murdoch School of Governance and International Affairs, Australia. These articles display the breadth, as well as the controversies, of current political analysis. The issues coming out of these articles are likely to shape the political discourse for the next several years. Jon Pierre, University of Gothenburg and University of Melbourne