Synopses & Reviews
A major new introduction to the comparative study of public policy. It examines the policy process in a wide range of policy areas and countries and considers the challenges of transferring policies from one society to another.
Review
'This valuable text offers a comprehensive and highly readable introduction to public policy brought alive by helpful charts and boxes. Its excellent conceptual chapters are complemented by exemplary treatment of economic, welfare, health education and environmental policy and - most unique and timely - coverage of policy transfer, globalization, transnational developments and public policy in developing countries.' - Robert H. Blank, University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
About the Author
Anneliese Dodds is Lecturer in Public Policy at Aston University, UK
Table of Contents
Introduction
Comparing public policies in practice
Differences between public policies
Economic policy
Welfare policy
Health care policy
Education policy
Environmental policy
Cross-national processes and public policies
Policy transfer and public policies
The impact of institutions on public policies
The impact of interests on public policies
The impact of ideas on public policies
Comparative Public Policy: A Minority World Pursuit
Conclusion