An introduction to Australian public policy : theory and practice / Sarah Maddison, Richard Denniss
- Bib ID:
- 6097837
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Maddison, Sarah, author
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Description:
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- Port Melbourne, VIC : Cambridge University Press, 2013
- © 2013
- xiv, 280 pages ; 25 cm.
- ISBN:
- 9781107658257
- Summary:
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This book examines the broad range of models, influences and players that shape public policy in Australia, and addresses both the theory and real-world challenges of the field. It features a new chapter on policy evaluation, practical exercises and eleven new case studies.
- Full contents:
- Machine derived contents note: Part I. Policy and Theory: Introduction; 1. The Australian policy context; 2. State or market I: Ideology and public policy; 3. State or market II: The economics of public policy; 4. Models and theory for understanding policy; 5. Policy actors and policy instruments; 6. Identifying issues: Agenda setting and policy discourse; Part II. Policy in Practice: 7 Who does policy?; 8. The nuts and bolts of policy work: From advice to implementation; 9. Policy evaluation; 10. The role of the media in setting the policy agenda; 11. Consulting with stakeholders; 12. Research and policy; 13. Communication, ethics and accountability.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-264) and index.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Denniss, Richard, author
- Also Titled:
- Australian public policy
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
- 2013
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